Section III
PROCEEDINGS IN TRIAL COURT
Chapter 24
TRIAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 263. Defendant’s rights during trial
In court session, the defendant has the right to:
1) propose disqualifications;
1-1) collegiate trial of the case in instances specified by law;
2) have a defense counsel or to defend himself/ herself;
3) submit petitions and express his/her opinion with regard to petitions of other participants to trial;
4) produce evidence, request that the court attach documents to the records of the case, cite witnesses, assign expert examination and direct to submit other proofs;
5) give testimonies as to the merits of the case at any time during trial examination or waive giving testimonies and answering questions;
6) request that the court announce evidence available in the case;
7) put questions to other defendants, witnesses, expert, specialist, victim, civil plaintiff, and civil defendant;
8) participate in the examination of exhibits, inspection of scene of crime, and documents;
9) speak in court pleadings;
10) address the court with final statement.
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