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Practice question: Continuous Trial (AM 15-06-10-SC)

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Practice question

The same judge heard all witnesses but wants to defer submission for decision only because some transcripts are incomplete. Which rule addresses this?
  1. All witness testimony must automatically be discarded
  2. Incomplete transcripts always compel indefinite delay
  3. The judge must automatically acquit
  4. Only a private typist may decide
  5. ItemIII.15 directs such a judge not to defer submission on that ground

Legal references

  • A.M.15-06-10-SC, Revised Guidelines for Continuous Trial of Criminal Cases, April25,2017, itemsI andIII.13(d),13(f),14–15; primary text: https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/20516

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