INDEX TO THE LAWS.

Chap.

Sec.

SSAULTS, Magistrates Courts not to have jurisdic-

tion of case of, with intent to commit rape,

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ASSAULT AND

BATTERY,— The Magistrates' Courts shall have

criminal jurisdiction in cases of, commit-

ted within the district, except when com-

mitted with intent to kill,

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Upon complaint under oath, or upon

their own knowledge of such offence, they

shall issue a capias against the accused,

who upon appearing, may at option sub-

mit the case to the court or enter into re-

cognisance to appear at the next county

court,

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If he submits to their jurisdiction they

shall proceed to try and determine the mat-

ter, and &c. to inflict fine or imprisonment,

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Parties shall have advantage of witnes-

ses,

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Accused shall have time for defence,

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And he entitled to personal discharge

upon giving bail, &c.

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The court shall tax the costs in all such

eases, &c.

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In case, of judgment against the accused

may issue execution thereon, and for fines,

directed to the sheriff, &c.

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Or commit the party to jail until the

same be paid,

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Shall give certificates to persons en-

titled to said costs for their respective por-

tions, which the sheriff is authorised and

required to pay when collected,

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In case of acquital, the costs to he tax-

ed upon the county,

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The, court shall not exercise criminal

jurisdiction in any such case if the Attor-

ny General or his deputy for the district

objects, &c. in writing thereto, unless all

three of the judges shall concur in over-

ruling said dissent,

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See Baltimore City Court,

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