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
Opening Statement of the Prosecutor
The prosecutor shall recite the facts charged, the name of the crimes, and the applicable provisions of Acts as described in the bill of prosecution. Provided, however, the presiding judge may order the prosecutor state outlines of the prosecution when it is deemed necessary.