Law of Criminal Procedure

The date for appearance in a criminal action shall be scheduled after a period not less than three days from of the date of notification of parties of the indictment. Said period may, if necessary, be reduced to one hour provided the party is personally notified thereof and he is able to reach the court in time. Reduction of said period shall be pursuant to a permission by the court considering the case. An accused person caught in flagrante delicto may be immediately brought before the court. If the accused appears and requests the court to grant him time to prepare his defense, the court shall grant him sufficient time.