Provisional detention

<p>Provisional detention means to keep a charged or accused person temporarily in custody during pre-trial and/or trial stage.</p><p>Provisional detention is not intended to be punishment, and can only be ordered when certain criteria are met. First of all, provisional detention can only be ordered when there are “well founded reasons to believe” that a charged or accused person may have committed the crimes he/she is charged with.</p><p>Secondly, provisional detention can only be ordered when deemed necessary to:</p><p>prevent the Charged Person from exerting pressure on any witnesses or Victim; or <br><br>preserve evidence or prevent the destruction of evidence; or <br><br>prevent the charged person from fleeing; or <br><br>protect the security of the Charged Person; or <br>preserve public order <br><br>While a case is under investigation, provisional detention can only be ordered for a maximum period of one year at a time. Provisional detention can be extended twice, not exceeding a total of three years before the issuance of an indictment against a charged person. Separate rules regulate the use of provisional detention after a case has been sent for trial.</p>