It is consideredTheoretical guardingIt is one of the most prominent criminal procedures provided by Moroccan law, as it enables the judicial police to place suspects in temporary detention for the purpose of research and investigation. However, this exceptional procedure is subject to precise controls and under the supervision of the Public Prosecution to ensure the protection of individual rights.
The law stipulates that the period of theoretical custody does not exceed48 hours, renewable once , meaning a total of 96 hours, while the period can extend to12 daysIn serious cases related to terrorism or organized crime, but always with the permission and supervision of the Public Prosecution.During this period, Moroccan law guarantees the citizen several basic rights, the most prominent of which are:
Immediately inform the family of the place of detention.
- The right to contact a lawyer starting in the early hours, with some limited exceptions.
- The right to remain silent and not answer unless the defense is present.
- Benefit from a medical examination to ensure physical safety.
- Review the minutes before signing or refuse to sign if it does not reflect his statements.
- The Public Prosecution remains the body that monitors the legality of this procedure, as it gives permission to renew it and monitors the circumstances of its implementation, while the judiciary can later invalidate any report completed outside the legal controls.
Specialists confirm that the citizen’s knowledge of these data is essential, because
Ignorance of the law does not protect against violations Because respecting the rights of the detainee during the period of judicial custody is a basic guarantee for the fairness of the investigation and the integrity of the trial.Source:My press
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صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس