The trial must be held within the three days following the presentation of the complaint before the investigating Judge to whom his knowledge corresponds.
If there is just cause and it is certified by the Secretary, the term for holding the meeting may be extended up to eight days. Verbal judgment.
art 809 lecrim
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Article 809 of the Criminal Procedure Law Spanish refers to the crimes of insult and slander.
Specifically, it develops how the trial should be held in a timely manner. Deadlines can go between 3 and 8 days after presenting the complaint before the judge.
Article 809 of the Criminal Procedure Law is part of the title dedicated to the procedure for crimes of insult and slander against individuals.
- Criminal Procedure Law
- BOOK IV. SPECIAL PROCEDURES
- Title IV: Procedure for crimes of libel and slander against individuals
- BOOK IV. SPECIAL PROCEDURES