Article 6 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
المادة 6 من اللائحة التنفيذية لنظام الإجراءات الجزائية · الفصل الأول: رفع الدعوى الجزائية
The article explains that the case mentioned in Article 19 of the Law is the public case, and sets how the court notifies whoever brought it and his duty to inform the court of what he did.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- الدعوى المشار إليها في المادة (التاسعة عشرة) من النظام هي الدعوى الجزائية العامة.
2 - يكون إبلاغ المحكمة لمن رفع الدعوى - في الحالتين المنصوص عليهما في المادة (التاسعة عشرة) من النظام - مشافهة إذا كان حاضراً مع تدوين ذلك في ضبط الدعوى، فإن لم يكن حاضراً فيكون الإبلاغ بكتاب رسمي موجه إليه.
3 - على من رفع الدعوى - عند استكمال ما يلزم من إجراءات بحسب ما نصت عليه المادة (التاسعة عشرة) من النظام - إفادة المحكمة بما تم إجراؤه.
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 6 explained in plain English
This article of the Regulations is an interpretation and procedural regulation of Article 19 of the Criminal Procedure Law, and contains three rules:
- Type of case: the case referred to in Article 19 of the Law is the public criminal case.
- Method of notification: in the two cases provided for in Article 19 of the Law, the court notifies whoever brought the case:
- Orally if he is present, with this recorded in the case record.
- By official letter addressed to him if he is not present.
- Informing the court: whoever brought the case, on completing the steps required under Article 19 of the Law, must inform the court of what was done.
This article does not state what the two cases are or what steps are required, as these are in the text of Article 19 of the Law itself; the Regulations' role here is to set the means of communication between the court and whoever brought the case and to ensure the information comes back to the court.
The article is part of the chapter on bringing the criminal case. It is preceded by Article 5 on the victim with limited capacity and followed by Article 7 on acts that occur outside the session. It is a procedural article addressed mainly to the court and the prosecution, and anyone who needs to understand its effect on his case may consult a lawyer specializing 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 6 of the Saudi Implementing Regulations of the Criminal Procedure Law
How does the court notify whoever brought the public case in the cases of Article 19 of the Law?
Orally if he is present, with this recorded in the case record, and otherwise by official letter addressed to him.
Must whoever brought the case inform the court after completing the steps?
Yes. He must inform the court of what was done on completing what is required under Article 19 of the Law.
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تعد القضية مرفوعة في الدعوى الجزائية الخاصة من تاريخ قيد صحيفة الدعوى المقدمة من المدعي في المحكمة.
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.