Albania

Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Albania

FIRST PART

TITLE IV – EVIDENCE

CHAPTER III- MEANS OF SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE

SECTION I- EXAMINATIONS

Article 199- Examination of persons

1. Examination is performed by honouring the dignity and, as far as possible, the protection of the person being examined.

2. Prior to examination, the person examined is informed of his right to request the presence of a confidant, provided that he may be found immediately and is suitable.

3. Examination may also be performed by a physician. In such a case, the proceeding authority may choose not to take part in the examination.

4. When it is necessary to ascertain facts that are important to the case, it is permitted to take blood specimen and other bodily interventions even without the consent of the person, if it posses no danger to his health.

Keywords

Other forms of cooperation
Cooperation under procedures of national law
National procedures for execution of requests for other forms of cooperation
Examination of witnesses - national proceedings



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