Estonia

Code of Criminal Procedure

Chapter 10
COURT PROCEDURE IN COUNTY COURTS

Division 2
General Conditions for Court Hearing

§ 269. Participation of accused in court hearing

(1) A criminal matter shall be heard in the presence of the accused, taking into account the exceptions specified in this section and § 2761 of this Code. If the accused fails to appear, the court hearing shall be adjourned. Participation of the accused in the pronouncement of the court judgment is not mandatory.
[RT I, 23.02.2011, 1 - entry into force 01.09.2011]

Keywords

Fair trial standards
Rights during trial - present at trial



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