Proceedings
Criminal procedure- In general
Procedures for Trial 
Proceedings
Introduction - Procedures for Trial
In cases where a prosecutor instituted an indictment against a criminal defendant, the court will conduct the trial in the following manner:
- 01. Preparation of and Procedures for Trial
- 02. Submission of Written Opinion
- 03. Inspection and Copying of Evidence
- 04. Criminal Defendant’s Right to Remain Silent
- 05. Identification Question
- 06. Opening Statement of the Prosecutor
- 07. Opening Statement of Criminal Defendant
- 08. Presiding Judge’s Organization of Issues and Other Matters
- 09. Examination of Evidence
- 10. Examination of Criminal Defendant
- 11. The Prosecutor’s Proposal of Punishment and the Criminal Defendant’s Pleadings
- 12. Closure of Pleadings and Pronouncement of Judgment
Submission of Written Opinion
A criminal defendant or the defense counsel shall submit a written opinion whether he/she admits the facts charged and his/her opinion on the procedure for prepatory proceedings for trial to the court within 7 days from the date on which a copy of bill of indictment is served. Provided, however, if the criminal defendant refuses to make any statement, a written opinion that describes such situation may be submitted.