Article 3 of the Saudi Public Prosecution Members Regulation
المادة 3 من لائحة أعضاء هيئة التحقيق والادعاء العام والعاملين فيها
Article 3 requires anyone holding the rank of investigation lieutenant, in addition to the conditions of Article 1, to have a university degree with an overall grade of at least good.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة ملازم تحقيق - بالإضافة إلى ما ورد في المادة (الأولى) من هذه اللائحة - أن يكون قد حصل على الشهادة الجامعية بتقدير عامّ لا يقل عن جيد.
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 3 explained in plain English
Article 3 adds a condition specific to the rank of investigation lieutenant. Meeting the general conditions in Article 1 is not enough for it; the person must also have:
- the university degree,
- with an overall grade of not less than good.
The general conditions in Article 1 that remain required are: Saudi nationality, good conduct and behavior, the necessary capacity, a certificate from a college of Sharia or a specialization in law from a university in the Kingdom or the equivalent (with a special examination in the case of an equivalent), age of no less than 22, medical fitness, no previous hadd or ta'zir sentence or dishonorable crime or disciplinary dismissal from a public post even if rehabilitated, and passing the appointment test.
The Article therefore combines the general conditions with the grade condition. A person whose overall grade is "acceptable" does not meet the condition for this rank under the text.
It is followed by Article 4, which requires, for the rank of investigator (C), that the person has spent at least three years in the rank of investigation lieutenant. Article 2 also provides that members of the Authority undergo an intensive training program of not less than six months. Anyone excluded because of the grade who believes his degree meets the condition may consider consulting a lawyer specializing in administrative cases (the Board of Grievances).
Practical example
Reem graduated from the Sharia college with an overall grade of "very good" and met the other conditions of Article 1. She may apply for the rank of investigation lieutenant, whereas her colleague who graduated with a grade of "acceptable" does not meet this Article's condition.
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 3 of the Saudi Public Prosecution Members Regulation
What grade is required for the post of investigation lieutenant?
An overall grade of not less than good in the university degree, in addition to the conditions of Article 1.
Is a graduate with an acceptable grade accepted for the rank of investigation lieutenant?
No. The Article requires an overall grade of not less than good.
Articles this article refers to
More articles on Ranks of Authority Members
- Article 4
Article 4 requires anyone holding the rank of Investigator (C) to have spent at least three years in the rank of investigation lieutenant.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة محقق (ج) أن يكون قد أمضى في مرتبة ملازم تحقيق ثلاث سنوات على الأقل.
- Article 5
Article 5 requires anyone holding the rank of Investigator (B) to have spent at least one year as Investigator (C), or to have worked in comparable work for at least four years.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة محقق (ب) أن يكون قد أمضى سنة على الأقل في مرتبة محقق (ج)، أو أن يكون قد اشتغل بأعمال نظيرة لمدة أربع سنوات على الأقل.
- Article 6
Article 6 requires anyone holding the rank of Investigator (A) to have spent at least four years as Investigator (B), or to have worked in comparable work for at least eight years.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة محقق (أ) أن يكون قد أمضى أربع سنوات على الأقل في مرتبة محقق (ب)، أو أن يكون قد اشتغل بأعمال نظيرة لمدة ثماني سنوات على الأقل.
- Article 7
Article 7 requires anyone holding the rank of Deputy Head of an Investigation and Prosecution Department (B) to have spent at least three years as Investigator (A), or to have worked in comparable work for at least eleven years.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة وكيل رئيس دائرة تحقيق وادعاء (ب) أن يكون قد أمضى ثلاث سنوات على الأقل في مرتبة محقق (أ)، أو أن يكون قد اشتغل بأعمال نظيرة لمدة إحدى عشرة
- Article 8
Article 8 requires anyone holding the rank of Deputy Head of an Investigation and Prosecution Department (A) to have spent at least two years as Deputy Head (B), or to have worked in comparable work for at least thirteen years.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة وكيل رئيس دائرة تحقيق وادعاء (أ) أن يكون قد أمضى سنتين على الأقل في مرتبة وكيل رئيس دائرة تحقيق وادعاء (ب)، أو أن يكون قد اشتغل بأعمال نظ
- Article 9
Article 9 requires anyone holding the rank of Head of an Investigation and Prosecution Department (B) to have spent at least two years as Deputy Head (A), or to have worked in comparable work for at least fifteen years.
يُشترط فيمن يشغل مرتبة رئيس دائرة تحقيق وادعاء (ب) أن يكون قد أمضى سنتين على الأقل في مرتبة وكيل رئيس دائرة تحقيق وادعاء (أ)، أو أن يكون قد اشتغل بأعمال نظيرة ل
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