ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Fisheries Management and Development Act
163. Prompt judicial or administrative proceedings for arrested persons
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
163. Prompt judicial or administrative proceedings for arrested persons
(1)A person arrested under this Act shall promptly be brought before the Court of applicable jurisdiction or be subject to administrative proceedings in accordance with this Act.(2)Where a person is released without being charged or where prosecution is not instituted within thirty days after a person is charged, all items seized shall be returned to the person.(3)Where a person does not appear to answer a charge within ninety days after her arrest, any item seized from that person shall be forfeited to the State.