Examination of Evidence

The court examines various evidences (witnesses, materials, and documents) to judge the facts of the case and the sentence. The examination of evidence occurs after the completion of testimony regarding the presiding judge’s organization of the issues and the prosecutor and defense counsel’s testimonies with respect to the evidence.

If the criminal defendant makes a confession on the facts charged, the examination of evidence will be done in a simplified manner according to the summary trial procedure. Even if the criminal defendant denies, the decision will be made based on the evidence submitted by the prosecutor, if agreed thereto. If there is no agreement, the authenticity of the evidence will be examined again at the court. For example, if the criminal defendant does not agree with the statement of testimony prepared by the prosecutor, the person who has provided such testimony is called as a witness for questioning.