Question-Subject: Police custody
-
Does someone in police custody have the right to access case files?
Right not envisioned
-
Where is the place of police custody?
In case of proximity, at the head office of Public Prosecutor, in case of distance, no information is given by the Criminal proceedings code. In practice, police station
-
What is legal duration of police custody?
– 72 hours renewable once – The legal duration is flexible for children, 10 hours maximun
-
What are the legal safeguards for police custody?
– Drawing up of an official custody order and send it to the Public Prosecutor – Give informations about the rights of a police custody detainee
-
On what grounds and when can someone be placed in custody?
When necessary for flagrance and preliminary investigation
-
What is police custody under centrafrican law?
Detention before judgement when the investigation requires