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FOREIGN OFFENDERS DETENTION. No. 1 of 1872.

FORM No. 3.

WARRANT OF COMMITTAL.

The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872.

HONG KONG TO WIT.

To
day of
19
,
>
[8. 6.]
one of the constables of the Hong Kong Police Force, and to the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the late of
was brought before me, one of the magistrates of this Colony, under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas the evidence which has been shown to me is, in my opinion, sufficient to justify his committal to prison pursuant to section 6 of the above-mentioned Ordinance:

This is, therefore, to command you, the said constable, in His Majesty's name, forthwith to convey and deliver the body of the said into the custody of the Superintendent of Prisons; and
into
you, the said Superintendent, to receive the said your custody in a prison and him there safely to keep until he shall be thence delivered pursuant to the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and for so doing this shall be your warrant.

Given under my hand and seal, at the magistrates' court of this Colony, this day of
19
[L.S.]
(Signed)
Magistrate.

FORM No. 4.

GOVERNOR'S ORDER OF DELIVERY.

The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872.

HONG KONG,

By His Excellency
[8. 8.]
Governor and Commander-in-Chief of this Colony and its dependencies.

To the Superintendent of Prisons.

Whereas on the
day of
19
one
1
was committed to prison under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas I have determined that the said shall be delivered unto
being the person
duly authorized by me to receive the said offender and to convey him from this Colony:

You are hereby ordered to deliver the said
unto being the person so duly authorized by me as aforesaid, at [here insert place or time of delivery or any other directions].

Given under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hong Kong, this
[L.S.]
day of (Signed)
* As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1937.
19

Governor.

113

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FOREIGN OFFENDERS DETENTION. No. 1 of 1872. FORM No. 3. WARRANT OF COMMITTAL. The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872. HONG KONG TO WIT. To day of 19 , > [8. 6.] one of the constables of the Hong Kong Police Force, and to the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the late of was brought before me, one of the magistrates of this Colony, under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas the evidence which has been shown to me is, in my opinion, sufficient to justify his committal to prison pursuant to section 6 of the above-mentioned Ordinance: This is, therefore, to command you, the said constable, in His Majesty's name, forthwith to convey and deliver the body of the said into the custody of the Superintendent of Prisons; and into you, the said Superintendent, to receive the said your custody in a prison and him there safely to keep until he shall be thence delivered pursuant to the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and for so doing this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand and seal, at the magistrates' court of this Colony, this day of 19 [L.S.] (Signed) Magistrate. FORM No. 4. GOVERNOR'S ORDER OF DELIVERY. The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872. HONG KONG, By His Excellency [8. 8.] Governor and Commander-in-Chief of this Colony and its dependencies. To the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the day of 19 one 1 was committed to prison under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas I have determined that the said shall be delivered unto being the person duly authorized by me to receive the said offender and to convey him from this Colony: You are hereby ordered to deliver the said unto being the person so duly authorized by me as aforesaid, at [here insert place or time of delivery or any other directions]. Given under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hong Kong, this [L.S.] day of (Signed) * As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1937. 19 Governor. 113 Page 5 Page 6
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FOREIGN OFFENDERS DETENTION. No. 1 of 1872. FORM No. 3. WARRANT OF COMMITTAL. The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872. HONG KONG TO WIT. Το day of 19 , > [8. 6.] one of the constables of the Hong Kong Police Force, and to the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the late of was brought before me, one of the magistrates of this Colony, under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas the evidence which has been shown to me is, in my opinion, sufficient to justify his committal to prison pursuant to section 6 of the above-mentioned Ordinance: This is, therefore, to command you, the said constable, in His Majesty's name, forthwith to convey and deliver the body of the said into the custody of the Superintendent of Prisons; and into you, the said Superintendent, to receive the said your custody in a prison and him there safely to keep until he shall be thence delivered pursuant to the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and for so doing this shall be your warrant. Given under my hand and seal, at the magistrates' court of this Colony, this day of 19 [L.S.] (Signed) Magistrate. FORM No. 4. GOVERNOR'S ORDER OF DELIVERY. The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872. HONG KONG, By His Excellency [8. 8.] Governor and Commander- in-Chief of this Colony and its dependencies. To the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the day of 19 one 1 was committed to prison under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas I have determined that the said shall be delivered unto being the person duly authorized by me to receive the said offender and to convey him from this Colony: You are hereby ordered to deliver the said unto being the person so duly authorized by me as aforesaid, at [here insert place or time of delivery or any other directions]. Given under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hong Kong, this [L.S.] day of (Signed) * As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1937. 19 Governor. 113 Page 5Page 6
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FOREIGN OFFENDERS DETENTION. No. 1 of 1872.

FORM No. 3.

WARRANT OF COMMITTAL.

The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872.

HONG KONG TO WIT.

Το

day of

19

,

>

[8. 6.]

one of the constables of the Hong Kong Police Force, and to the Superintendent of Prisons. Whereas on the late of

was brought before me, one of the magistrates of this Colony, under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas the evidence which has been shown to me is, in my opinion, sufficient to justify his committal to prison pursuant to section 6 of the above-mentioned Ordinance:

This is, therefore, to command you, the said constable, in His Majesty's name, forthwith to convey and deliver the body of the said into the custody of the Superintendent of Prisons; and

into

you, the said Superintendent, to receive the said your custody in a prison and him there safely to keep until he shall be thence delivered pursuant to the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and for so doing this shall be your warrant.

Given under my hand and seal, at the magistrates' court of this Colony, this day of

19

[L.S.]

(Signed)

Magistrate.

FORM No. 4.

GOVERNOR'S ORDER OF DELIVERY.

The Foreign Offenders Detention Ordinance, 1872.

HONG KONG,

By His Excellency

[8. 8.]

Governor and Commander-

in-Chief of this Colony and its dependencies.

To the Superintendent of Prisons.

Whereas on the

day of

19

one

1

was committed to prison under the provisions of the above-mentioned Ordinance; and whereas I have determined that the said shall be delivered unto

being the person

duly authorized by me to receive the said offender and to convey him from this Colony:

You are hereby ordered to deliver the said

unto being the person so duly authorized by me as aforesaid, at [here insert place or time of delivery or any other directions].

Given under my hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hong Kong, this

[L.S.]

day of (Signed)

* As amended by Law Rev. Ord., 1937.

19

Governor.

113

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