New criminal rules effective October 1

The article discussed that the new Criminal Procedure Law, which will come into effect on October 1st, aims to develop the criminal justice system by expanding the use of technological tools. The law introduces a new regulation for remote hearings in criminal cases, allowing judges to manage proceedings without requiring the accused to be present in court. This approach helps to reduce costs and efforts. It also includes the establishment of electronic notification centers within courts to promote reliance on technology, while temporarily maintaining the use of paper-based systems. Additionally, the law abolished the appellate opposition system in certain cases to shorten litigation periods, although it remains applicable in limited cases such as when the Public Prosecutor appeals a acquittal ruling. Furthermore, the law reduced the period for pretrial detention—from six to four months in misdemeanors and from 18 to 12 months in felony cases—aiming to strengthen justice guarantees and shorten procedural durations.

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