Law of Criminal Procedure

If the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution, upon completion of the investigation, finds that there is sufficient evidence against the accused, the case shall be referred to the competent court, and summons shall be served to the accused to appear before it. The case shall be filed by means of an indictment including the following details: 1. First name, surname, nationality, age, place of residence, profession or occupation, identification number and legal capacity of the accused. 2. Name, capacity, address and identification number of the private right claimant (if any). 3. Crime attributed to the accused specifying its elements and related aggravating or extenuating circumstances. 4. Applicable provisions of Sharia or law specifying the type of punishment, whether hadd (Sharia prescribed punishment) or ta’zir (discretionary punishment). 5. Evidence that a crime is committed and attributed to the accused. 6. Names of witnesses (if any). 7. Name and signature of the relevant member of the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution. The Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution shall notify the parties of the order referring the case to the court within five days from the date of issuance.