Article 45 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
المادة 45 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام الإجراءات الجزائية · الفصل الأول: تصرفات المحقق
The article makes the delegate responsible for assessing the fear of running out of time referred to in Article 67 of the Law, subject to the Bureau's oversight.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يكون تقدير خشية فوات الوقت المشار إليه في المادة (السابعة والستين) من النظام للمندوب، ويخضع هذا التقدير لرقابة الهيئة.
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 45 explained in plain English
This article of the Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law specifies who assesses the situation of "fear of running out of time" referred to in Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law.
What does the article provide?
- Assessing the fear of running out of time is for the delegate, meaning the person the investigator delegated to carry out a procedure.
- This assessment is not absolute; it is subject to oversight by the Bureau (the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution).
What does this mean in practice? The delegate is the one on the ground, so he is best placed to judge whether waiting might lose an opportunity. But his decision can be reviewed by the Bureau. The article does not state the effect of assessing a fear of running out of time or what procedures may be taken then; that is for the text of Article 67 of the Law, which is not set out here.
Relationship to neighboring articles: It follows Article 44 of the Regulations, which sets the conditions for a valid delegation, including that it be written and express from someone who has the authority, and not extend to investigating the whole case. It is followed by Article 46, which regulates inquiries from relevant government bodies.
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.
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 45 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
Who assesses the fear of running out of time referred to in Article 67 of the Law?
The assessment is for the delegate.
Is the delegate's assessment final?
No, this assessment is subject to oversight by the Bureau.
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1- لا يشترط لقيام صلة المصاهرة المنصوص عليها في الفقرة (1) من المادة (الحادية والعشرين) من النظام؛ أن تكون رابطة الزوجية قائمة. 2 - العداوة التي تمنع عضو الهيئة
- Article 16
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1 - يقوم رجـل الضبط الجنائي - عند الانتقال إلى مكان وقوع الجريمة بحسب المادة (السابعة والعشرين) من النظام - بتحرير محضر يشتمل على ما يأتي: أ) تاريخ اتخاذ الإجرا
- Article 44
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1- يشترط لصحة الندب - الوارد في المادة (السادسة والستين) من النظام - أن يصدر صريحاً ممن يملكه، وأن يكون مثبتاً بالكتابة، ويبين فيه اسم من أصدره، ووظيفته وتوقيعه
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1- توجه استفسارات الجهات الحكومية ذات العلاقة إلى الهيئة، أو إلى الجهة التي لديها القضية، على ألا يشتمل الاستفسار أو الإجابة على ما قد يؤثر في سير التحقيق أو إج
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1- إذا قبل المحقق ادعاء المدعي بالحق الخاص استناداً إلى الفقرة (1) من المادة (التاسعة والستين) من النظام؛ فيلحقه بملف الدعوى، ويشير إليه في لائحة الدعوى. 2 - يك
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.