Criminal Procedure Code (CrimPC)

Art. 158CrimPC from 2020

Art. 158 Caution administered at the first interview

¹ At the start of the first interview, the police or public prosecutor shall advise the accused in a language that he or she understands:

a.

that preliminary proceedings have been commenced against him or her, and of the offences that are the subject of the proceedings;

b.

that he or she is entitled to remain silent and may refuse to cooperate in the proceedings;

c.

that he or she is entitled to appoint a defence lawyer or if appropriate to request the assistance of a duty defence lawyer;

d.

that he or she may request the assistance of an interpreter.

² Evidence obtained at an examination hearing conducted without the foregoing caution is inadmissible.