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OUTLINE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN JAPAN

CONTENTS

HISTORY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN JAPAN

PROCEEDINGS FROM INVESTIGATION TO JUDGMENT IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

1. Introduction

2. Investigation

(a) Offense and Opening of Investigation

(c) Referral to Public Prosecutor and Detention

3. Institution of Prosecution

4. Trial Preparation, Including Request for Bail

5. Appointment of Saiban-in

6. Trial

(a) Opening Proceedings

(b) Examination of Evidence

(c) Closing Arguments

(d) Deliberation

APPEALS

1. Appeal to the Court of Second Instance (First Appeal)

2. Final Appeal (Second Appeal)

STATISTICS ON CRIMINAL CASES IN JAPAN