Criminal Procedure Code

137K. Withdrawal of plea

Edition: 2023-12-11 · In force

137K. Withdrawal of plea

An accused person may withdraw a plea of guilty pursuant to a plea agreement—

(a)prior to acceptance of the plea by the court, for any reason; or

(b)after the court accepts and convicts on the plea, but before it passes a sentence, if the accused person can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the court, a fair and just reason for requesting the withdrawal.

[Act No. 11 of 2008, s. 3.]

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Source: Kenya Law