Chapter 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 14. Adversarial court procedure
(1) In a court proceeding, the functions of accusation, defence and adjudication of the criminal matter shall be performed by different persons subject to the proceeding.
(2) Withdrawal of the charges pursuant to the procedure provided for in § 301 of this Code releases the court from the obligation to continue the proceedings. If charges are withdrawn for the reason that the act of the accused comprises the necessary elements of a misdemeanour, withdrawal of the charges is the basis for termination of the criminal proceedings. Withdrawal of the charges in other cases is the basis for a judgment of acquittal.
[RT I, 23.02.2011, 1 - entry into force 01.09.2011]
Fair trial standards
Equality of arms
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