Article 16:
| No: M/21 | Date(g): 1/11/2017 | Date(h): 12/2/1439 |
Effective from 2017-11-02 - Nov 06 2017
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A person accused or convicted of one of the crimes provided for in this Law, who sustains damage due to prolonged detention or imprisonment, may petition the President of the State Security seeking indemnification prior to appearing before the specialized criminal court. The petition shall be reviewed by a settlement committee formed for such purpose, pursuant to a decision by the president. Said committee shall comprise at least three members, including a Sharia counselor and a legal counselor. Committee decisions shall be taken by majority within a period not exceeding ninety days from the date of filing the petition.