Chapter 2PERSONS INVOLVED IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Division 4Suspect and Accused
§ 34. Rights and obligations of suspects
(1) A suspect has the right to:
1) know the content of the suspicion and give or refuse to give testimony with regard to the content of the suspicion;
Chapter 10PROCEDURE BEFORE COUNTY COURTS
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Division 2General Conditions for Judicial Hearing
§ 268. Scope of judicial hearing
(1) Judicial hearing of the criminal matter with regard to the accused shall proceed strictly within the scope of the statement of charges, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
Chapter 10PROCEDURE BEFORE COUNTY COURTS
[RT I 2005, 39, 308 - entry into force 01.01.2006]
Division 3Application of Court Session
§ 279. Identification of accused and explanation of rights and obligations to accused
(1) A judge shall identify the accused and ascertain whether he or she has received a copy of the statement of charges.
(2) If the accused has not received a copy of the statement of charges or of the order on prosecution, the court shall serve such documents on the accused and, at the request of the accused or the counsel, grant a term for examination of the documents or, if necessary, adjourn the court session.
(3) The rights and obligations provided for in subsection 35 (2) of this section shall be explained to the accused.
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(a) To be informed promptly and in detail of the nature, cause and content of the charge, in a language which the accused fully understands and speaks;