CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2004 - SECT 142

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 2004 - SECT 142

142 .         Accused required to plead at start of trial

                Whether or not an accused has previously pleaded to a charge, the court trying the accused on the charge must, at the start of the trial and in such manner as the court decides is just —

            (a)         inform the accused of the charge; and

            (b)         require the accused to enter a plea in accordance with section 126(1) and (4).