2.
Prisoners are frequently committed for further hearing, either when
there is not sufficient evidence for a final commitment, or because the
magistrate has not time, at the moment, to hear the whole of the
evidence. The magistrate is required by law, and by every principle of
humanity, to hear the prisoner as soon as possible after a commitment
for further hearing; and if he neglect to do so within a reasonable
time, he becomes a trespasser. 10 Barn. & Cresw. 28; S. C. 5 Man.
& Ry. 53. Fifteen days were held an unreasonable time, unless under
special circumstances. 4 Carr. & P. 134; 4 Day, 98; 6 S. & R.
427.
3. In Massachusetts, magistrates may by statute, adjourn the case for ten days. Rev. Laws, 1 3 5, s. 9.
4. It is the practice in England to commit for three days, and then from three days to three days. 1 Chitty's Criminal Law, 74.
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