Calculation of Time Limits in Criminal Procedure
The time limits in criminal proceedings are calculated in accordance with the provisions outlined in Article 134 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 with the content as follows:
- The time limits prescribed by this Code are calculated by the hour, day, month, and year. Nighttime is calculated from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following day.
When calculating time limits by days, the time limit expires at 12:00 midnight on the last day of the period.
When calculating time limits by months, the time limit expires on the corresponding day of the following month; if that month does not have a corresponding day, the time limit expires on the last day of that month; if the time limit expires on a non-working day, the first working day thereafter is considered the last day of the time limit.
When calculating time limits for detention and temporary imprisonment, the time limit expires on the day indicated in the order or decision. If the time limit is calculated in months, one month is considered as 30 days.
- In cases where applications or documents are sent via postal services, the time limit is calculated based on the postmark at the place of sending. If applications or documents are sent through holding facilities, the time limit is calculated from the date the Head of the Detention Center, the Head of the Holding Cell of the Border Guard Station, the Superintendent of the Temporary Detention Center, or the Warden of the Prison receives the applications or documents.
Above is the clarification on how to calculate the time limits in criminal proceedings.
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