Country: Burundi

What is a pre-trial detention?

Measure to deprive an individual of liberty during the pre-trial investigation
What are the procedural safeguards for a warrant of arrest?

Must be signed by the magistrate after charging the suspect with an offence
Which authority is competent to issue a warrant of arrest against someone?

– Official of the State prosecutor’s office – Examining magistrate
On what grounds and when can someone be subject to a warrant of arrest?

For offences carrying a sentence of imprisonment of at least one year
What is a warrant of arrest?

A commitment order signed by a magistrate in the course of pre-trial investigation
Which authority is competent to make an administrative arrest?

– “Judicial police officer” – Official of the State prosecutor’s office
On what grounds and when can someone be arrested (administrative arrest)?

– When in a state of obvious intoxication – Illegal residence in the territory – Inspection or verification of identity – When in a dangerous mental state
Is there a form of administrative arrest?

Yes
Which authority is competent to make a judicial arrest?

– “Judicial police officer” – Any individual
On what grounds and when can someone be arrested (judicial arrest)?

After a judicial decision or in the case of a flagrant offence