TITLE ONE
CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights
Article 16
The authority executing an arrest warrant shall bring the accused before the judge without any delay and under its sole responsibility. Fail to comply with this provision will be punished under criminal law.
In cases of flagante delicto, any person may arrest the offender, turning him over without delay to the nearest authorities, which in turn, shall bring him before the Public Prosecution Service. A record of such arrest must be done immediately.
TITLE ONE
CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights
Article 17
All people have the right to enjoy justice before the courts and under the terms and conditions set forth by the laws. The courts shall issue their rulings in a prompt, complete and impartial manner. Court’s services shall be free, judicial fees are prohibited.
TITLE ONE
CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights
Article 20
B. Defendant’s rights
VII. The accused shall be tried within a term of four months in the case of crimes punishable with a maximum penalty of two years of imprisonment; and within a term of one year if the crime is punishable with a penalty exceeding such term, unless he requests a longer term to prepare his defense.
''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 16''
The authority executing an arrest warrant shall bring the accused before the judge
without any delay and under its sole responsibility. Failure to comply with this
provision will be punished under criminal law.
In cases of flagante delicto, any person may arrest the offender, turning him over
without delay to the nearest authorities, which in turn, shall bring him before the
Public Prosecution Service. A record of such arrest must be done immediately.
''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 16''
In cases of urgency or flagrancy, the judge before whom the prisoner is presented
shall immediately confirm the arrest or order his release, according to the conditions
established in the law.
''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 17''
All people have the right to enjoy justice before the courts and under the terms and
conditions set forth by the laws. The courts shall issue their rulings in a prompt,
complete and impartial manner.
''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 20''
B. Defendant's rights
VII. The accused shall be tried within a term of four months in the case of
crimes punishable with a maximum penalty of two years of
imprisonment; and within a term of one year if the crime is punishable
with a penalty exceeding such term, unless he requests a longer term
to prepare his defense.
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:
(c) To be tried without undue delay;