Trials in absentia

Mongolia

Mongolia - Criminal Procedure Code 2001 (EN)

PART VIII
COURT ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE JUDICIAL SESSION

Article 240. Participation of Defendant in Judicial Session

240.2. The examination of a case in the absence of the defendant may be permitted if the defendant is abroad and has avoided to arrive at the court.

240.3. In case of the defendant's non appearance, a case must be postponed, except in instances
provided for by Article 240.2. of this Law.

PART VIII
COURT ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER THIRTY THREE
JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION

Article 264. Proclamation of Testimony of Defendant Given During an Inquiry or Investigation

264.1.3. when the case is being considered in the absence of the defendant.

Rome Statute

Article 63 Trial in the presence of the accused

1. The accused shall be present during the trial.