At the Mentions Courts hearing, the following proceedings typically occur:

1. Being Called for Mentions: This is the first stage of the process where the Prosecution officially charges the accused. The Mentions Court that you are required to attend is stated on the Notice, Summons, or Bail Bond issued to you, along with the date and time.

2. During the Mentions:

   • Listen for your name to be called.

   • Show your identification document to the court officer.

   • Stand in the dock when instructed.

   • An interpreter will ask for your preferred language, and the charge(s) and prescribed punishment will be read and explained to you in that language.

3. After reading of the Charge(s):

   • The Judge may make any of the following orders:

     • Indicate your Plea: The Court may ask whether you wish to plead guilty or claim trial.

     • Order of Remand:

       • You may be remanded in custody if the Prosecution applies for remand for investigation purposes, and the Court grants the application based on merits and established legal principles.

       • Alternatively, you may be remanded if no bail is offered or if bail is offered but not furnished. In such cases, you will remain in prison until bail is furnished or the case concludes.

     • Adjourn the Case to a later date: The Judge may adjourn the case to a later date upon application by either you or the Prosecutor. The application will be considered based on its merits and in accordance with the law.

For more information, you may wish to visit https://www.judiciary.gov.sg/criminal/charged-with-crime and download the Guidebook for Accused in Person (available in 4 languages) found at the bottom of the page.