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	*[http://www.riksdagen.se/~~templates~~/~~r_page____6357~~.~~aspx~~ Constitution of Sweden]		*[http://www.riksdagen.se/en/SysSiteAssets/07.-dokument--lagar/the-constitution-of-sweden-160628.pdf/ Constitution of Sweden]
	*[[Media:sweden_crim_proc_code.pdf \| Criminal Procedure Code of Sweden]]		*[[Media:sweden_crim_proc_code.pdf \| Criminal Procedure Code of Sweden]]
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Pre-Trial

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	====Pre-Trial====		====Pre-Trial====
			Police and prosecutors are responsible for conducting investigations to determine whether an individual should be prosecuted for a crime. Prosecution is mandatory if guilt has been established through the investigation period.

			A defendant is entitled to counsel as soon as reasonable suspicion is established during the investigation stage. The defense attorney may ask the prosecutor to conduct specific investigations on the defendant's behalf.

			Any witness may be interrogated for up to six hours. In some jurisdictions such as Gotenburg, the local municipal council hires lay individuals to attend and document interrogations.

			There is no right to bail in Sweden although individuals who are released without detention may have their travel restricted by court order.

	====Trial====		====Trial====

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Trial

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	====Trial====		====Trial====
			Most evidence has already been established during the pre-trial investigatory stage. Hearsay is admissible as long as the evidence is significant to the case<ref> Richard J. Terrill, World Criminal Justice Systems,342 (2007)</ref>. Victim's have the right to merge the criminal case with an action for civil damages. Victim's of serious crimes have the right to special legal representation at the criminal case.<ref> Richard J. Terrill, World Criminal Justice Systems,343 (2007)</ref>. Many cases are resolved by summary disposition. Many defendants are sentenced only to [[Fines\|fines]].

			Both the defendant and the prosecutor have the right to appeal a criminal case. The appeal may include renewed investigation and re-examination of the witnesses by the court of appeals.

	====Post-Conviction====		====Post-Conviction====

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Sources of Defendants' Rights

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	==Sources of Defendants' Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==
	The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."<ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden. Additional protections may be found in the Code of Judicial Procedure and the Penal Code.		The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."<ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref> Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden. Additional protections may be found in the Code of Judicial Procedure and the Penal Code.

	==Defendants' Rights==		==Defendants' Rights==

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Sources of Defendants' Rights

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	==Sources of Defendants' Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==
	The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."<ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden.		The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."<ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden. Additional protections may be found in the Code of Judicial Procedure and the Penal Code.

	==Defendants' Rights==		==Defendants' Rights==

Ibjadmin: /* Type of System */

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Type of System

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	==Type of System==		==Type of System==
	Sweden has a civil law system ~~with laws promulgated by the Swedish Parliament~~. Sweden's criminal courts have three levels: The Supreme Court of Sweden (Högsta Domstolen), 6 courts of appeals (hovrätter)and 53 district courts (tingsrätter). The Supreme Court of Sweden has 16 Councillors of Justice. There is no ''[[Stare Decisis \| stare decisis]]'' in Sweden. Therefore lower courts are not obligated to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court.		Sweden has a civil law system based on Romano-Germanic law. Sweden's criminal courts have three levels: The Supreme Court of Sweden (Högsta Domstolen), 6 courts of appeals (hovrätter)and 53 district courts (tingsrätter). The Supreme Court of Sweden has 16 Councillors of Justice. There is no ''[[Stare Decisis \| stare decisis]]'' in Sweden. Therefore lower courts are not obligated to follow the decisions of the Supreme Court.

	==Sources of Defendants' Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==

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Sources of Defendants' Rights

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	==Sources of Defendants' Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==
	The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden.		The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."<ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden.

	==Defendants' Rights==		==Defendants' Rights==

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Post-Conviction

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	*As of 2009 there were 7,286 prisoners in Swedish prisons: 24.7 percent were pre-trial detainees.		*As of 2009 there were 7,286 prisoners in Swedish prisons: 24.7 percent were pre-trial detainees.
			==Notes==
			<references/>
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Ibjadmin: /* Sources of Defendants' Rights */

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	==Sources of Defendants' Rights==		==Sources of Defendants' Rights==
			The Constitution of Sweden prohibits [[Death Sentence \| capital punishment]], <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 4</ref>, corporal punishment <ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>, and "torture or medical influence aimed at extorting or suppressing statements."ref> Constitution of Sweden, Art. 5</ref>. Searches and seizures are restricted under Article 6 of the Constitution of Sweden.

	==Defendants' Rights==		==Defendants' Rights==