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you are here: > African Union Judicial Code
> Article 77
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13. General
principles of Criminal Arraignment
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| Article 77-The non-eligibility of absolution after arraignment | ||
| 77.1 | The non-eligibility of absolution after arraignment | |
| Once an arraignment has completed and an accused has chosen to contest the charge(s) either through trial by jury or trial by special hearing, the offer of absolution penalty options shall no longer be available. | ||
| A judge shall not be permitted to consider any absolution penalty should a person subsequently be convicted, nor shall a defendant upon conviction be permitted to appeal for an absolution sentence. | ||
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