In brief
Governs criminal cases from arrest and investigation to trial, and sets out the accused's safeguards, including the right to a lawyer.
What it covers
- Arrest, search and detention
- Investigation by the Public Prosecution
- Trial procedure and judgments
- Rights of the accused and the victim
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/2 · 22/1/1435H
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