Speedy trial procedure, which was introduced by the amended Code of Criminal Procedure, etc. (enforced on October 2, 2006), is the procedure taken when the case is clear and minor excluding those pertaining to offenses punishable by death penalty, lifetime imprisonment, imprisonment with or without work for a short term of one year or more, and suspects agree to bring their cases to the procedure. On such conditions, public prosecutors file an application for the procedure on institution of the prosecution and the formal trial shall be held as soon as possible. Investigation of evidence is conducted in a simplified manner and judgment is rendered on the same day, in principle. In speedy trial procedure, suspension of the execution of a sentence must be granted when rendering a sentence of imprisonment with or without work.
  Fig. 6-2-1 shows the flow of speedy trial procedure.

Fig. 6-2-1  Flow of speedy trial procedure

  Table 6-2-2 shows the number of cases brought to speedy trial procedure in 2006.

Table 6-2-2  Number of persons placed under speedy trial procedure who were finally disposed in the court of first instance (October-December in 2006)