(1) The formalities provided for under sections 166 and 169 shall be included in the report of
first appearance.
(2) Any violation of these formalities shall render the interrogation of the defendant null and
void.
(3) However, the provisions of section 170 (2) and (5) shall not apply in the case of felony or
misdemeanour committed flagrante delicto and in all urgent cases, notably where relevant
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evidence may disappear or a witness may die. The Examining Magistrate shall in all such
cases, from the first appearance of the defendant, proceed to charge and interrogate the
defendant even against the latter's wish. He may also proceed to confrontations, which he
deems necessary. The report shall mention the reason for the urgency.
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In force from 27 July 2005
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