(1) Within twenty-four (24) hours of arrest, a magistrate of the Legal Department of the Court
of First Instance shall proceed, in necessary with the aid of an interpreter, to examine the
foreigner as to his identity, serve on him the document supporting his arrest and record any
statements he may make after warning him that he is not bound to make any, and informing
him of his right to brief counsel.
(2) A report shall be drawn up of the proceedings and shall be signed by the magistrate, the
interpreter if any, and by the foreigner, or shall bear a note, where necessary, that the
foreigner refuses or is unable to sign.
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In force from 27 July 2005
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