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Law of 15 January 1998 amending certain provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure (the period of the summons for the police, the summons in the cantonal courts and the appeal proceedings)
We Beatrix, at the grace of God, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, etc. etc. etc.
All of them, who will see or hear these, saluut! do know:
In this regard, we have taken into consideration the desireation of the provisions in the Code of Criminal Procedure , concerning the period of the proceedings for the police, to amend the summons in cantonal courts and the establishment of appeal;
In this way, we, the Council of State, and with the mean consultations of the States-General, have been well-regarded and understood to be right and to be understood by the following:
This law shall enter into force on a date to be determined by royal decree, which may be different for the different parts.
Article I shall not affect the cases brought before the entry into force of this Law by means of a short summons, summons or notification of summons.
Article II shall not affect the criminal proceedings instituted before the entry into force of this Law.
Burdens and orders that it will be placed in the Official Gazette, and that all ministries, authorities, colleges and officials who so concern will keep their hands on the precise execution.
Issued at The Hague, 15 January 1998
Beatrix
The Minister of Justice,
W. Sorgdrager
Issued the 22nd of January 1998The Minister of Justice,
W. Sorgdrager
