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
Inspection and Copying of Evidence
The parties in a trial may obtain evidences held by the other party through inspection and copying of evidence prior to the first trial date. Unless the party with the evidence refuses to allow the inspection, copying, or delivery in writing, of documents or places a limitation thereon, or if the prosecutor fails to give a refusal notice within 48 hours from the time on which the prosecutor received an application, a party may request the court to allow the inspection, copying, or delivery in writing, of such documents. After consideration, if deemed necessary, the court may allow such inspection, copying, or delivery in writing. If the party to a litigation fails to comply with the court’s ruling without delay, he/she shall not make a motion for admission of relevant witnesses and documents as evidence.