Article 43 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
المادة 43 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام الإجراءات الجزائية · الفصل الأول: تصرفات المحقق
The article requires the investigator to notify the victim and the private claimant, or their heirs, of the order to archive papers in writing, with the person notified signing to acknowledge it in a special register.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يُبلغ المحققُ المجني عليه والمدعي بالحق الخاص، أو ورثتهما - بحسب الأحوال - بأمر حفظ الأوراق؛ كتابةً، ويوقع المبلَّغ بالعلم به في سجل خاص لذلك.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 43 explained in plain English
This article of the Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law ensures that those concerned learn of the decision to archive papers.
Who is notified?
- The victim.
- The private claimant.
- Their heirs, as the case may be.
Who gives the notice? The investigator.
How is notice given?
- It is given in writing.
- The person notified signs to acknowledge it in a special register kept for that purpose.
Why does this matter? Written notice and the signature of acknowledgment prove that the person concerned learned of the decision, which enables him to pursue his rights. This article sets no period for notification and does not state what follows from learning of it, so the Law should be consulted on that.
Relationship to neighboring articles: It follows Article 42 of the Regulations, which requires an order to archive papers to be written and reasoned, to precede any investigation procedure, and to be an administrative act the Bureau may reverse at any time. It is followed by Article 44, which sets the conditions for a valid delegation.
If you are a party to a case and want to know how this provision affects your situation, you can consult a lawyer who specializes in criminal cases.
Practical example
Noura filed a complaint in Riyadh, and an order to archive the papers was then issued. The investigator notified her of the order in writing, and she signed to acknowledge it in the special register, so her knowledge of the decision is established.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 43 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
Is the victim notified if the papers are archived?
Yes, the investigator notifies the victim and the private claimant, or their heirs, of the archiving order in writing.
How is the notified person's knowledge of the archiving order proved?
The person notified signs to acknowledge it in a special register kept for that purpose.
What if the victim has died?
His heirs are notified, as the case may be.
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