Albania

Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Albania

FIRST PART

TITLE IV – EVIDENCE

CHAPTER I- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 151- Obtaining of evidence

1. During the preliminary investigations, evidence is obtained by the proceeding authority conform the rules provided for under this Code.

2. During the trial, evidence is obtained on the request of the parties. The court decides by an order, excluding evidence prohibited by law and those who are patently unnecessary. Provisions on obtaining evidence may be revoked at any stage of court trial.

3. When evidence, which is not governed by law, is requested, the court may obtain it if it is worth to prove the facts and it does not vitiate the freedom of will of the person. The court decides on obtaining the evidence after hearing the parties about the way of obtaining it.

4. Evidence obtained in contravention of prohibitions provided by law may not be used. Non application is also raised ex-officio at any stage and instance of the proceedings.

Keywords

Other forms of cooperation
National procedures for execution of requests for other forms of cooperation
Taking of evidence - national proceedings



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