Country: Tunisia

What is a release?

Release with or without conditions
Does someone in police custody have the right to be informed?

Yes
Does someone in police custody have the right to see a doctor?

Yes
Does someone in police custody have the right to access case files?

Yes
Does someone in police custody have the right to counsel?

Yes
Where is the place of police custody?

Location administered and controled by the Ministry of the Interior
What is legal duration of police custody?

– Crimes and offences: 48 extendable hours – Infractions: 24 hours
What are the legal safeguards for police custody?

Writting up of an official custody report
Which authority is competent to place someone in police custody?

– “Judicial police officer” – Officer of the national guard – Customs police officer
On what grounds and when can someone be placed in custody?

When necessary for the investigation