Article 270
If the accused is at large or fails to appear, he may be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of this Title. Where the accused is at large, however, the date of the hear…
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If the accused is at large or fails to appear, he may be tried in absentia in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of this Title. Where the accused is at large, however, the date of the hear…
The completion of the formalities prescribed by articles 272 to 275 is recorded in a report signed by the president or his delegate, the court clerk, the accused and, if applicable, the interpreter. I…
…t later than the day before the opening of the trial. This list must contain sufficient particulars to enable the jurors to be identified, with the exception of those concerning their domicile or resi…
The Assize Court is presided over by a chamber president or a councillor of the Court of Appeal.
The accused is then invited to choose a lawyer to assist him in his defence. If the accused does not choose his lawyer, the president or his delegate appoints one for him ex officio. This designation…
The court itself comprises: the president and assessors.
…as soon as possible, after the latter's arrival at the prison and the handing over of the documents to the clerk's office. If the accused is at liberty, the procedure shall be as set out in Article 27…
If the president of the assizes is prevented from attending before the opening of the session, he is replaced by order of the first president. If the president of the assizes is prevented from attendi…
The President of the Assize Court is appointed by order of the First President.
If the case is not to be tried at the seat of the court of appeal, the case file is returned by the public prosecutor to the registry of the judicial court, where the assizes are held. The exhibits ar…
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