Section 109, The Criminal Procedure Act, 2024

(1) A Magistrate Court shall, having heard the witnessesand other evidence adduced and submissions by the parties themselves or their counsel, consider the whole matter and finally determine the case and either - (a) convict the defendant and pass sentence; or (b) cause a record to be made of the point or points for determination, the decision therein and the reason for the decision. (2) A Magistrate Court may, at any time before the final determination of a case under subsection (1), allow the prosecutor to withdraw any charge against the defendant whereupon such charge shall be deemed to be dismissed. (3) Where a Magistrate Court convicts or makes an order against a defendant in respect of which an appeal lies to the High Court, the Magistrate Court shall inform the defendant of his right to appeal at the time of entering the conviction or making the order. PART IV - COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS