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Summary Order

Summary court procedure imposing fines up to ¥1M without trial, with defendant's consent (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 461). Right to request formal trial within 14 days.

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刑訴法461条

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Q. What does Summary Order mean?

Summary court procedure imposing fines up to ¥1M without trial, with defendant's consent (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 461). Right to request formal trial within 14 days.

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