Former Education Minister Ruel Reid, Caribbean Maritime University President Fritz Pinnock and their co-accused will hear on February 4, whether the corruption case against them will be dismissed.
A decision was expected on Friday. However, the matter was adjourned following additional submissions by the prosecution and the defence.
Chief Parish Judge Chester Crooks said he needed more time to make a decision.
Attorney Hugh Wildman argued in October, that the Financial Investigations Division (FID) is an investigative body and does not have legal authority to bring criminals charges or obtain a fiat from the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute the defendants.
Mr. Wildman said the FID therefore acted illegally.
The prosecution said there was no evidence to establish the foundation of Mr. Wildman's submissions.
They told the court that the arresting officers were members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and are designated authorised officers under the FID Act.
The other three accused in the case are Mr. Reid's wife Sharon their daughter Sharelle and Councillor for the Brown's Town Division Kim Brown Lawrence.
They were charged in connection with a fraud and corruption probe into transactions at the Caribbean Maritime University.
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