Section 91 — Sentencing Act 2002: Warrant of commitment for sentence of imprisonment

91 Warrant of commitment for sentence of imprisonment (1) If a court imposes a sentence of imprisonment, a warrant must be issued stating briefly the particulars of the offence and directing the detention of the offender in accordance with the sentence. (2) A warrant issued under this section must include a statement as to whether the offender was or was not legally represented as contemplated by section 30(1) . (3) If the offender was not legally represented, the warrant must state the way in which the requirements of that section have been satisfied. (4) [Repealed] (5) [Repealed] (6) If the sentence is imposed by a District Court, any District Court Judge may sign the warrant. (7) If the sentence is imposed by the High Court, any Judge of that court may sign the warrant. (8) If the sentence is imposed by the Court of Appeal, any Judge of that court may sign the warrant. (8A) If the sentence is imposed by the Supreme Court, any Judge of that court may sign the warrant. (9) A warrant under this section may be issued in respect of any number of sentences imposed in respect of the same offender at the same sitting of the court. Compare: 1985 No 120 s 143 Subsection (8A) was inserted, as from 1 January 2004, by section 48(1) Supreme Court Act 2003 (2003 No 53). See sections 50 to 55 of that Act for the transitional and savings provisions. Section 91(4): repealed, on 1 October 2007, by section 48 of the Sentencing Amendment Act 2007 (2007 No 27). Section 91(5): repealed, on 1 October 2007, by section 48 of the Sentencing Amendment Act 2007 (2007 No 27).