Search and seizure - national proceedings

Kingdom of Cambodia

Cambodia - Provisions relating to the Judiciary and Criminal Law and Procedure Applicable in Cambodia during the Transitional Period 1992 EN

SECTION II: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Article 20: searches

1. Searches must be conducted in the presence of the suspect and two witnesses, preferably neighbors or owners of the building.
2. Except in cases of cognizable offenses, searches must be authorized by one of the judges of the competent court or by the prosecutor. They may take place only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. They should take place in the presence of the suspect if possible, and two witnesses from among the suspect's family members. Proof obtained in violation of the present Article is not admissible in court.

Rome Statute

Article 93 Other forms of cooperation

1. States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Part and under procedures of national law, comply with requests by the Court to provide the following assistance in relation to investigations or prosecutions:

(h) The execution of searches and seizures;