In brief
Details criminal procedure: bringing and ending the public action, seizure, arrest and search, investigation, detention and challenges to it, trial and appeals.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The detention facility must enable a remand prisoner to challenge the detention order, filed with the head of the investigation circuit if issued by the investigator, or with the branch head if extended by the circuit head (Article 80).
- Read with the Law of Criminal Procedure in the library, which sets arrest and detention periods and the accused's rights.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Criminal action
- Arrest and search
- Detention and challenges
- Trial
Timeline
- Issued: Council of Ministers Resolution 142 · 21/3/1436H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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