# 刑事訴訟法 / Code of Criminal Procedure — 第二章 (Part 3, Chapter 2)
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- Law: 刑事訴訟法 (Code of Criminal Procedure), 昭和二十三年法律第百三十一号
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## 第二章 控訴 — Chapter II Appeal to the Court of Second Instance
heading: Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
pt-3/ch-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#pt-3/ch-2
### 第三百七十二条
art-372 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-372
**第一項** 控訴は、地方裁判所又は簡易裁判所がした第一審の判決に対してこれをすることができる。
art-372/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-372/par-1
An appeal to the court of second instance may be filed against the judgment that a district court or the summary court has made in the first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百七十三条
art-373 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-373
**第一項** 控訴の提起期間は、十四日とする。
art-373/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-373/par-1
The period for appeal to the court of second instance shall be 14 days.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百七十四条
art-374 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-374
**第一項** 控訴をするには、申立書を第一審裁判所に差し出さなければならない。
art-374/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-374/par-1
An appeal to the court of second instance shall be filed by submitting a written application to the court of first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百七十五条
art-375 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-375
**第一項** 控訴の申立が明らかに控訴権の消滅後にされたものであるときは、第一審裁判所は、決定でこれを棄却しなければならない。この決定に対しては、即時抗告をすることができる。
art-375/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-375/par-1
When it is clear that an appeal to the court of second instance has been filed after the right to appeal has expired, the court of first instance shall, on a ruling, dismiss such an appeal. An immediate appeal against such a ruling may be filed.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When it is clear that a appeal to the court of second instance has been filed after the right to appeal has expired, the court of first instance shall, on a ruling, dismiss such an appeal. An immediate appeal against such a ruling may be filed." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百七十六条
art-376 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-376
**第一項** 控訴申立人は、裁判所の規則で定める期間内に控訴趣意書を控訴裁判所に差し出さなければならない。
art-376/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-376/par-1
A person who has filed an appeal to the court of second instance shall submit to the court of second instance a statement of the reasons for said appeal within the period of time set forth in the Rules of Court.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第二項** 控訴趣意書には、この法律又は裁判所の規則の定めるところにより、必要な疎明資料又は検察官若しくは弁護人の保証書（電磁的記録を含む。次条及び第三百八十六条第一項第二号において同じ。）を添えなければならない。
art-376/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-376/par-2
The statement of the reasons for appeal shall be accompanied by any necessary material or a written guarantee from the public prosecutor or defense counsel (including an electronic or magnetic record; the same applies in the following Article and Article 386, paragraph (1), item (ii)) in accordance with this Code or the Rules of Court.
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### 第三百七十七条
art-377 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377
**第一項** 次に掲げる事由があることを理由として控訴の申立てをした場合には、控訴趣意書に、その事由があることの十分な証明をすることができる旨の検察官又は弁護人の保証書を添えなければならない。
art-377/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been filed based on one of the grounds listed in the following items, the statement of the reasons for appeal shall be accompanied by a written guarantee from the public prosecutor or defense counsel which indicates that there is sufficient proof of the existence of the grounds:
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**一** 法律に従つて判決裁判所を構成しなかつたこと。
art-377/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377/par-1/item-1
The court that rendered the judgment was not configured in accordance with law;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 法令により判決に関与することができない裁判官が判決に関与したこと。
art-377/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377/par-1/item-2
A judge who cannot take part in a judgment in accordance with laws and regulations took part in the judgment; or
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "A judge who cannot take part in a judgment in accordance with laws and regulations took part in the judgment or" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
**三** 審判の公開に関する規定に違反したこと。
art-377/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377/par-1/item-3
There was a violation of legal provisions pertaining to the trial being open to the public.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百七十八条
art-378 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378
**第一項** 左の事由があることを理由として控訴の申立をした場合には、控訴趣意書に、訴訟記録及び原裁判所において取り調べた証拠に現われている事実であつてその事由があることを信ずるに足りるものを援用しなければならない。
art-378/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been filed based on any of the grounds listed in the following items, facts which appear in the case records and evidence examined by the court of first instance which are sufficient to show the existence of the grounds in the item shall be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal:
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**一** 不法に管轄又は管轄違を認めたこと。
art-378/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378/par-1/item-1
The court unlawfully found jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction;
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**二** 不法に、公訴を受理し、又はこれを棄却したこと。
art-378/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378/par-1/item-2
The court unlawfully accepted or dismissed prosecution;
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**三** 審判の請求を受けた事件について判決をせず、又は審判の請求を受けない事件について判決をしたこと。
art-378/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378/par-1/item-3
The court did not reach a judgment in a case for which a trial had been requested, or did reach a judgment in a case for which a trial had not been requested; or
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**四** 判決に理由を附せず、又は理由にくいちがいがあること。
art-378/par-1/item-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378/par-1/item-4
The judgment stated no reasons, or there was a discrepancy in its reasons.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The judgment was groundless, or there was a discrepancy regarding its grounds." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百七十九条
art-379 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379
**第一項** 前二条の場合を除いて、訴訟手続に法令の違反があつてその違反が判決に影響を及ぼすことが明らかであることを理由として控訴の申立をした場合には、控訴趣意書に、訴訟記録及び原裁判所において取り調べた証拠に現われている事実であつて明らかに判決に影響を及ぼすべき法令の違反があることを信ずるに足りるものを援用しなければならない。
art-379/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379/par-1
Other than the cases set forth in the provisions of the preceding two articles, when an appeal to the court of second instance has been made on the grounds that there was a violation of laws and regulations in the court proceedings and it is clear that that violation has affected the judgment, facts which appear in the case records and evidence examined by the court of first instance which are sufficient to show that there was a violation of laws and regulations which would clearly affect the judgment shall be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百八十条
art-380 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380
**第一項** 法令の適用に誤があつてその誤が判決に影響を及ぼすことが明らかであることを理由として控訴の申立をした場合には、控訴趣意書に、その誤及びその誤が明らかに判決に影響を及ぼすべきことを示さなければならない。
art-380/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been made on the grounds that there was an error in the application of laws and regulations and it is clear that that error has affected the judgment, the error and the fact that said error would clearly affect the judgment shall be indicated in the statement of the reasons for appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百八十一条
art-381 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381
**第一項** 刑の量定が不当であることを理由として控訴の申立をした場合には、控訴趣意書に、訴訟記録及び原裁判所において取り調べた証拠に現われている事実であつて刑の量定が不当であることを信ずるに足りるものを援用しなければならない。
art-381/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been made on the grounds that a sentence is unreasonable, facts which appear in the case records and evidence examined by the court of first instance which are sufficient to show that the sentence is unreasonable shall be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百八十二条
art-382 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
**第一項** 事実の誤認があつてその誤認が判決に影響を及ぼすことが明らかであることを理由として控訴の申立をした場合には、控訴趣意書に、訴訟記録及び原裁判所において取り調べた証拠に現われている事実であつて明らかに判決に影響を及ぼすべき誤認があることを信ずるに足りるものを援用しなければならない。
art-382/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been made on the grounds that there was an error in the finding of facts and it is clear that that error has affected the judgment, facts which appear in the case records and evidence examined by the court of first instance which are sufficient to show that there is an error which would clearly affect the judgment shall be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百八十二条の二
art-382-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382-2
**第一項** やむを得ない事由によつて第一審の弁論終結前に取調べを請求することができなかつた証拠によつて証明することのできる事実であつて前二条に規定する控訴申立ての理由があることを信ずるに足りるものは、訴訟記録及び原裁判所において取り調べた証拠に現われている事実以外の事実であつても、控訴趣意書にこれを援用することができる。
art-382-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382-2/par-1
Facts which can be proven by evidence whose examination could not be requested before oral arguments were concluded in the first instance due to unavoidable circumstances, and which are sufficient to show that there are grounds for an appeal to the court of second instance as set forth in the provisions of the two preceding articles may be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal even if such facts do not appear in the case records or are based on evidence not examined by the court of first instance.
machine translation, not official
**第二項** 第一審の弁論終結後判決前に生じた事実であつて前二条に規定する控訴申立ての理由があることを信ずるに足りるものについても、前項と同様とする。
art-382-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382-2/par-2
Facts which occurred before the rendering of a judgment and after the oral arguments were concluded in the first instance, and which are sufficient to show that there are grounds for appeal to the court of second instance as set forth in the provisions of the two preceding articles may be cited in the statement of the reasons for appeal even if such facts do not appear in the case records or are based on evidence not examined by the court of first instance.
machine translation, not official
**第三項** 前二項の場合には、控訴趣意書に、その事実を疎明する資料を添えなければならない。第一項の場合には、やむを得ない事由によつてその証拠の取調べを請求することができなかつた旨を疎明する資料をも添えなければならない。
art-382-2/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382-2/par-3
In the cases set forth in the provisions of the two preceding paragraphs, the statement of the reasons for appeal to the court of second instance shall be accompanied by material which makes prima facie showing of the facts. In a case set forth in the provisions of paragraph (1), the paper also shall be accompanied by material which makes prima facie showing that examination could not be requested due to unavoidable circumstances.
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### 第三百八十三条
art-383 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383
**第一項** 次に掲げる事由があることを理由として控訴の申立てをした場合には、控訴趣意書に、その事由があることを疎明する資料を添えなければならない。
art-383/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance has been filed on the grounds listed in the following items, the statement of the reasons for appeal shall be accompanied by material which makes prima facie showing of the existence of the grounds of one of those items:
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**一** 再審の請求をすることができる場合に当たる事由があること。
art-383/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383/par-1/item-1
There are grounds on which it is possible to request a retrial; or
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**二** 判決があつた後に刑の廃止若しくは変更又は大赦があつたこと。
art-383/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383/par-1/item-2
There was abolition or a change of punishment or a general pardon was granted after the judgment was rendered.
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### 第三百八十四条
art-384 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-384
**第一項** 控訴の申立は、第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条及び前条に規定する事由があることを理由とするときに限り、これをすることができる。
art-384/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-384/par-1
An appeal to the court of second instance can be filed only when the reason for the appeal is the existence of at least one of the grounds set forth in the provisions of Articles 377 through Article 382, and Article 383.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百八十五条
art-385 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-385
**第一項** 控訴の申立が法令上の方式に違反し、又は控訴権の消滅後にされたものであることが明らかなときは、控訴裁判所は、決定でこれを棄却しなければならない。
art-385/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-385/par-1
When it is clear that an appeal to the court of second instance violates a form specified in laws and regulations, or that it was filed after the expiration of the right to appeal, the court of second instance shall, on a ruling, dismiss said appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第二項** 前項の決定に対しては、第四百二十八条第二項の異議の申立をすることができる。この場合には、即時抗告に関する規定をも準用する。
art-385/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-385/par-2
An objection as in paragraph (2) of Article 428 may be filed against the ruling prescribed in the preceding paragraph. In this case, the provisions concerning an immediate appeal shall also apply mutatis mutandis.
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### 第三百八十六条
art-386 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386
**第一項** 次に掲げる場合には、控訴裁判所は、決定で控訴を棄却しなければならない。
art-386/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-1
The court of second instance shall, on a ruling, dismiss an appeal to the court of second instance when:
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**一** 第三百七十六条第一項に定める期間内に控訴趣意書を差し出さないとき。
art-386/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-1/item-1
The statement of the reasons for appeal is not submitted within the period of time set forth in paragraph (1) of Article 376;
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The statement of the reasons for appeal is not submitted within the period of time set forth in paragraph (1) of Article 378;" — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
**二** 控訴趣意書がこの法律若しくは裁判所の規則で定める方式に違反しているとき、又は控訴趣意書にこの法律若しくは裁判所の規則の定めるところに従い必要な疎明資料若しくは保証書が添えられていないとき。
art-386/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-1/item-2
The statement of the reasons for appeal violates a form set forth in this Code or the Rules of Court, or the statement of the reasons for appeal is not accompanied by the necessary materials or a written guarantee pursuant to this Code or the Rules of Court; or
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**三** 控訴趣意書に記載された控訴の申立ての理由が、明らかに第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで及び第三百八十三条に規定する事由に該当しないとき。
art-386/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-1/item-3
The grounds for appeal to the court of second instance in the statement of the reasons for appeal clearly do not apply to the items set forth in the provisions of Article 377 through Article 382 and Article 383.
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**第二項** 前条第二項の規定は、前項の決定について準用する。
art-386/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-2
The provisions of paragraph (2) of the preceding article shall apply mutatis mutandis to a ruling as set forth in the preceding paragraph.
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### 第三百八十七条
art-387 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-387
**第一項** 控訴審では、弁護士以外の者を弁護人に選任することはできない。
art-387/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-387/par-1
Persons other than attorneys may not be appointed as defense counsel at the court of second instance.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Persons other than attorneys may not be appointed as counsel at the court of second instance." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百八十八条
art-388 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-388
**第一項** 控訴審では、被告人のためにする弁論は、弁護人でなければ、これをすることができない。
art-388/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-388/par-1
Arguments for the defendant at the court of second instance cannot be made by persons other than defense counsel.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "Arguments for the accused at the court of second instance cannot be made by persons other than counsel." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百八十九条
art-389 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-389
**第一項** 公判期日には、検察官及び弁護人は、控訴趣意書に基いて弁論をしなければならない。
art-389/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-389/par-1
During the trial, the public prosecutor and defense counsel shall base their arguments on the statement of the reasons for appeal to the court of second instance.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "During the trial, the public prosecutor and counsel shall base their arguments on the statement of the reasons for appeal to the court of second instance." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百九十条
art-390 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390
**第一項** 控訴審においては、被告人は、公判期日に出頭することを要しない。ただし、裁判所は、五十万円（刑法、暴力行為等処罰に関する法律及び経済関係罰則の整備に関する法律の罪以外の罪については、当分の間、五万円）以下の罰金又は科料に当たる事件以外の事件について、被告人の出頭がその権利の保護のため重要であると認めるときは、被告人の出頭を命ずることができる。
art-390/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390/par-1
The defendant need not appear at the trial at the court of second instance; provided, however, that for offenses other than those punishable by a fine not exceeding 500,000 yen (50,000 yen for offenses other than those prescribed in the Penal Code, the Law concerning Punishment of Physical Violence and Others and the Act on Penal Provisions related to Economic Activities, until otherwise stipulated) or a petty fine, the court may order him/her to appear when it deems this to be essential for the protection of his/her rights.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The accused need not appear at the trial at the court of second instance; provided, however, that for offenses other than those punishable by a fine not exceeding 500,000 yen (50,000 yen for offenses other than those prescribed in the Penal Code, the Law concerning Punishment of Physical Violence and Others and the Act on Penal Provisions related to Economic Activities, until otherwise stipulated) or a petty fine, the court may order him/her to appear when it deems this to be essential for the protection of his/her rights." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百九十条の二
art-390-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390-2
**第一項** 前条の規定にかかわらず、控訴裁判所は、拘禁刑以上の刑に当たる罪で起訴されている被告人であつて、保釈又は勾留の執行停止をされているものについては、判決を宣告する公判期日への出頭を命じなければならない。ただし、重い疾病又は傷害その他やむを得ない事由により被告人が当該公判期日に出頭することが困難であると認めるときは、この限りでない。
art-390-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390-2/par-1
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding Article, the court of second instance must order a defendant who has been indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment or a heavier sentence and who has been granted bail or suspension of execution of detention to appear on the trial date on which the judgment is to be pronounced; provided, however, that this does not apply when it finds that it is difficult for the defendant to appear on that trial date due to a serious illness or injury or any other unavoidable grounds.
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### 第三百九十一条
art-391 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-391
**第一項** 弁護人が出頭しないとき、又は弁護人の選任がないときは、この法律により弁護人を要する場合又は決定で弁護人を附した場合を除いては、検察官の陳述を聴いて判決をすることができる。
art-391/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-391/par-1
When defense counsel does not appear or has not been appointed, the court may render a judgment after hearing the opinion of the public prosecutor, except when the appointment of defense counsel is necessary pursuant to this Code or when the court, on a ruling, appoints defense counsel.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When counsel does not appear or has not been appointed, the court may render a judgment after hearing the opinion of the public prosecutor, except when the appointment of counsel is necessary pursuant to this Act or when the court, on a ruling, appoint counsel." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百九十二条
art-392 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-392
**第一項** 控訴裁判所は、控訴趣意書に包含された事項は、これを調査しなければならない。
art-392/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-392/par-1
The court of second instance shall examine matters covered in the statement of the reasons for appeal.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第二項** 控訴裁判所は、控訴趣意書に包含されない事項であつても、第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条及び第三百八十三条に規定する事由に関しては、職権で調査をすることができる。
art-392/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-392/par-2
The court of second instance may conduct examinations ex officio with regard to the items set forth in the provisions of Article 377 through Article 382 and Article 383, even when these are not covered in the statement of the reasons for appeal to the court of second instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十三条
art-393 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393
**第一項** 控訴裁判所は、前条の調査をするについて必要があるときは、検察官、被告人若しくは弁護人の請求により又は職権で事実の取調をすることができる。但し、第三百八十二条の二の疎明があつたものについては、刑の量定の不当又は判決に影響を及ぼすべき事実の誤認を証明するために欠くことのできない場合に限り、これを取り調べなければならない。
art-393/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-1
The court of second instance may conduct an examination of the facts upon the request of the public prosecutor, the defendant, or his/her defense counsel or may do so ex officio when it is necessary for the examination set forth in the preceding article; provided, however, that the court of second instance shall examine the facts of which the public prosecutor, the defendant, or his/her defense counsel has made prima facie showing under Article 382-2 only when this is indispensable to proving that the sentence is unreasonable or that there was an error in the finding of facts that would have affected the judgment.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The court of second instance may conduct an examination of the facts upon the request of the public prosecutor, the accused, or his/her counsel or may do so ex officio when it is necessary for the examination set forth in the preceding article; provided, however, that the court of second instance shall examine the facts of which the public prosecutor, the accused, or his/her counsel has made prima facie showing only when this is indispensible to proving that the sentence is unreasonable or that there was an error in the finding of facts that would have affected the judgment." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
**第二項** 控訴裁判所は、必要があると認めるときは、職権で、第一審判決後の刑の量定に影響を及ぼすべき情状につき取調をすることができる。
art-393/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-2
When the court of second instance deems necessary, it may, ex officio, conduct an examination of any circumstances which occurred after a judgment in the first instance and which would have affected sentencing.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第三項** 前二項の取調は、合議体の構成員にこれをさせ、又は地方裁判所、家庭裁判所若しくは簡易裁判所の裁判官にこれを嘱託することができる。この場合には、受命裁判官及び受託裁判官は、裁判所又は裁判長と同一の権限を有する。
art-393/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-3
The examination prescribed in the two preceding paragraphs may be carried out by a member of a judicial panel, or may be delegated to a judge of a district court, family court, or summary court. In this case, the commissioned or delegated judge shall have the same authority as a court or a presiding judge.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第四項** 第一項又は第二項の規定による取調をしたときは、検察官及び弁護人は、その結果に基いて弁論をすることができる。
art-393/par-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-4
When the examination prescribed in paragraph (1) or (2) has been carried out, the public prosecutor and defense counsel may give their arguments based on the results.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When the examination prescribed in the first and paragraph (2) has been carried out, the public prosecutor and counsel may give their arguments based on the results." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第三百九十四条
art-394 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-394
**第一項** 第一審において証拠とすることができた証拠は、控訴審においても、これを証拠とすることができる。
art-394/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-394/par-1
Evidence which was allowed in the first instance may be entered as evidence in the second instance as well.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十五条
art-395 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-395
**第一項** 控訴の申立が法令上の方式に違反し、又は控訴権の消滅後にされたものであるときは、判決で控訴を棄却しなければならない。
art-395/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-395/par-1
When an appeal to the court of second instance violates the form prescribed by laws and regulations, or it was made after expiration of the right to appeal, the court shall dismiss said appeal by a judgment.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十六条
art-396 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-396
**第一項** 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条及び第三百八十三条に規定する事由がないときは、判決で控訴を棄却しなければならない。
art-396/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-396/par-1
When there are no grounds as in the items set forth in the provisions of Article 377 through Article 382 and Article 383, the court shall dismiss said appeal by a judgment.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十七条
art-397 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-397
**第一項** 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条及び第三百八十三条に規定する事由があるときは、判決で原判決を破棄しなければならない。
art-397/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-397/par-1
When there are grounds as in the items set forth in the provisions of Article 377 through Article 382 and Article 383, the court shall, on a judgment, reverse the judgment made by the court of first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
**第二項** 第三百九十三条第二項の規定による取調の結果、原判決を破棄しなければ明らかに正義に反すると認めるときは、判決で原判決を破棄することができる。
art-397/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-397/par-2
As a result of the examination pursuant to the paragraph (2) of Article 393, the court of second instance may, on a judgment, reverse the judgment made by the court of first instance when it deems that not doing so would clearly be contrary to justice.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十八条
art-398 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-398
**第一項** 不法に、管轄違を言い渡し、又は公訴を棄却したことを理由として原判決を破棄するときは、判決で事件を原裁判所に差し戻さなければならない。
art-398/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-398/par-1
When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance on the grounds that it unlawfully found lack of jurisdiction or dismissed prosecution, a judgment shall be rendered to remand the case to the court of first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第三百九十九条
art-399 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-399
**第一項** 不法に管轄を認めたことを理由として原判決を破棄するときは、判決で事件を管轄第一審裁判所に移送しなければならない。但し、控訴裁判所は、その事件について第一審の管轄権を有するときは、第一審として審判をしなければならない。
art-399/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-399/par-1
When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance on the grounds that it unlawfully found jurisdiction, the case shall, on a judgment, be transferred to the court of first instance that has jurisdiction thereover; provided, however, that the court of second instance shall conduct the trial as the court of first instance when said court has jurisdiction over said case as the court of first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第四百条
art-400 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-400
**第一項** 前二条に規定する理由以外の理由によつて原判決を破棄するときは、判決で、事件を原裁判所に差し戻し、又は原裁判所と同等の他の裁判所に移送しなければならない。但し、控訴裁判所は、訴訟記録並びに原裁判所及び控訴裁判所において取り調べた証拠によつて、直ちに判決をすることができるものと認めるときは、被告事件について更に判決をすることができる。
art-400/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-400/par-1
When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance on grounds other than those set forth in the preceding two articles, a judgment shall be rendered to remand the case to the court of first instance, or to transfer the case to a court which is equal to the court of first instance; provided, however, that the court of second instance may render an additional judgment on the case when it finds it possible to do so based on the case records and the evidence examined by the court of first and second instances.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance on grounds other than those set forth in the preceding two articles, a judgment shall be rendered to remand the case to the court of first instance, or to transfer the case to a court which is equal to the court of first instance; provided, however, that the court of second instance may render an additional judgment on the case when it finds that it possible to do so based on the case records and the evidence examined by the court of first and second instances." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第四百一条
art-401 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-401
**第一項** 被告人の利益のため原判決を破棄する場合において、破棄の理由が控訴をした共同被告人に共通であるときは、その共同被告人のためにも原判決を破棄しなければならない。
art-401/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-401/par-1
When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance in favor of the defendant and the grounds therefor are common to a codefendant who appealed, the court shall also reverse said judgment in favor of said codefendant.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When the court of second instance reverses the judgment of the court of first instance in favor of the accused and the grounds therefor are common to a codefendant who appealed, the court shall also reverse said judgment in favor of said codefendant." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第四百二条
art-402 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402
**第一項** 被告人が控訴をし、又は被告人のため控訴をした事件については、原判決の刑より重い刑を言い渡すことはできない。
art-402/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402/par-1
With regard to a case for which an appeal has been filed by the defendant or for the defendant, the court shall not render a heavier sentence than that rendered by the court of first instance.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "With regard to a case for which an appeal has been filed by the accused or for the accused, the court shall not render a heavier sentence than that rendered by the court of first instance." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第四百二条の二
art-402-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2
**第一項** 控訴裁判所は、拘禁刑以上の刑に当たる罪で起訴されている被告人であつて、保釈又は勾留の執行停止をされているものが判決を宣告する公判期日に出頭しないときは、次に掲げる判決以外の判決を宣告することができない。ただし、第三百九十条の二ただし書に規定する場合であつて、刑の執行のためその者を収容するのに困難を生ずるおそれがないと認めるときは、この限りでない。
art-402-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-1
When a defendant who has been indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment or a heavier sentence and who has been granted bail or suspension of execution of detention does not appear on the trial date on which the judgment is to be pronounced, the court of second instance may not pronounce any judgment other than the following judgments; provided, however, that this does not apply in the case prescribed in the proviso to Article 390-2 when it finds that there is no risk of difficulty arising in confining that person for the execution of the sentence.
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**一** 無罪、免訴、刑の免除、公訴棄却又は管轄違いの言渡しをした原判決に対する控訴を棄却する判決
art-402-2/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-1/item-1
A judgment dismissing an appeal against the original judgment that rendered acquittal, dismissal by a bar to prosecution, exculpation, dismissal of prosecution or jurisdictional incompetence;
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**二** 事件を原裁判所に差し戻し、又は管轄裁判所に移送する判決
art-402-2/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-1/item-2
A judgment remanding the case to the ruling court or transferring it to the competent court of jurisdiction;
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**三** 無罪、免訴、刑の免除又は公訴棄却の言渡しをする判決
art-402-2/par-1/item-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-1/item-3
A judgment rendering acquittal, dismissal by a bar to prosecution, exculpation or dismissal of prosecution.
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**第二項** 拘禁刑以上の刑に当たる罪で起訴されている被告人であつて、保釈又は勾留の執行停止を取り消されたものが勾留されていないときも、前項本文と同様とする。ただし、被告人が逃亡していることにより勾留することが困難であると見込まれる場合において、次に掲げる判決について、速やかに宣告する必要があると認めるときは、この限りでない。
art-402-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-2
The same as the main clause of the preceding paragraph also applies when a defendant who has been indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment or a heavier sentence and whose bail or suspension of execution of detention has been rescinded is not detained; provided, however, that this does not apply when it finds, in a case where it is expected to be difficult to detain the defendant because the defendant has fled, that it is necessary to promptly pronounce any of the following judgments.
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**一** 公職選挙法（昭和二十五年法律第百号）第二百五十三条の二第一項に規定する刑事事件について、有罪の言渡し（刑の免除の言渡しを除く。以下この号において同じ。）をする判決又は有罪の言渡しをした原判決に対する控訴を棄却する判決
art-402-2/par-2/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-2/item-1
A judgment finding guilty (excluding a rendition of exculpation; the same applies hereinafter in this item) in a criminal case prescribed in Article 253-2, paragraph (1) of the Public Offices Election Act (Act No. 100 of 1950), or a judgment dismissing an appeal against the original judgment that found guilty;
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**二** 組織的犯罪処罰法第十三条第三項の規定による犯罪被害財産の没収若しくは組織的犯罪処罰法第十六条第二項の規定による犯罪被害財産の価額の追徴の言渡しをする判決又はこれらの言渡しをした原判決に対する控訴を棄却する判決
art-402-2/par-2/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-2/item-2
A judgment rendering confiscation of crime victim property under Article 13, paragraph (3) of the Organized Crime Punishment Act or collection of the value of crime victim property under Article 16, paragraph (2) of the Organized Crime Punishment Act, or a judgment dismissing an appeal against the original judgment that rendered either of these.
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### 第四百三条
art-403 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403
**第一項** 原裁判所が不法に公訴棄却の決定をしなかつたときは、決定で公訴を棄却しなければならない。
art-403/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403/par-1
When the court of first instance has unlawfully failed to make a ruling of dismissal of prosecution, the court shall, on a ruling, dismiss prosecution.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "When the court of first instance has not unlawfully made a ruling of dismiss prosecution, the court shall, on a ruling , dismiss prosecution." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
**第二項** 第三百八十五条第二項の規定は、前項の決定についてこれを準用する。
art-403/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403/par-2
The provisions of paragraph (2) of Article 385 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the ruling prescribed in the preceding paragraph.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
### 第四百三条の二
art-403-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-2
**第一項** 即決裁判手続においてされた判決に対する控訴の申立ては、第三百八十四条の規定にかかわらず、当該判決の言渡しにおいて示された罪となるべき事実について第三百八十二条に規定する事由があることを理由としては、これをすることができない。
art-403-2/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-2/par-1
An appeal against a judgment rendered in expedited trial proceedings may not be filed on the grounds that there are grounds as prescribed in Article 382 with regard to the facts constituting the crime indicated in the rendered judgment, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 384.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "An appeal against a judgment rendered in speedy trial procedure may not be filed on grounds as prescribed in Article 382 for which the relevant facts are probative of the crime indicated in the rendered judgment , notwithstanding the provisions of Article 384." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
**第二項** 原裁判所が即決裁判手続によつて判決をした事件については、第三百九十七条第一項の規定にかかわらず、控訴裁判所は、当該判決の言渡しにおいて示された罪となるべき事実について第三百八十二条に規定する事由があることを理由としては、原判決を破棄することができない。
art-403-2/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-2/par-2
The court of second instance may not reverse a judgment rendered in expedited trial proceedings on the grounds that there are grounds as prescribed in Article 382 with regard to the facts constituting the crime indicated in the rendered judgment, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 397.
Ministry of Justice translation with a slip corrected by this site — not the Ministry's text; the Ministry printed: "The court of second instance may not reverse a judgment rendered in speedy trial procedure on grounds as prescribed in Article 382 for which the relevant facts are probative of the crime indicated in the rendered judgment, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 397." — https://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/3740/tb
### 第四百三条の三
art-403-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3
**第一項** 拘禁刑以上の刑に処する判決の宣告を受けた被告人について、次に掲げる裁判の告知があつたときは、当該被告人に対しては、第三百四十二条の二の規定は、適用しない。
art-403-3/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-1
When a notification of any of the following judicial decisions has been made with regard to a defendant who has received pronouncement of a judgment sentencing the defendant to imprisonment or a heavier sentence, Article 342-2 does not apply to that defendant:
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**一** 拘禁刑以上の刑に処する原判決を破棄する判決
art-403-3/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-1/item-1
A judgment reversing the original judgment that sentenced to imprisonment or a heavier sentence;
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**二** 拘禁刑以上の刑に処する原判決に係る被告事件についての公訴を棄却する決定
art-403-3/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-1/item-2
A ruling dismissing prosecution in the case charged to the court relating to the original judgment that sentenced to imprisonment or a heavier sentence.
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**第二項** 前項第一号に掲げる判決の宣告があつた場合（第四百条ただし書の規定により更に第三百四十五条に規定する裁判をした場合を除く。）には、第三百四十二条の八第一項（第一号に係る部分に限り、第四百四条において準用する場合を含む。）の規定による決定に係る勾留状は、その効力を失う。
art-403-3/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-2
When the pronouncement of the judgment set out in item (i) of the preceding paragraph has been made (excluding the case where a judicial decision prescribed in Article 345 has further been rendered pursuant to the proviso to Article 400), the detention warrant pertaining to the ruling under Article 342-8, paragraph (1) (limited to the portion pertaining to item (i), and including the case where it applies mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 404) loses its effect.
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**第三項** 拘禁刑以上の刑に処する判決に対する控訴が棄却されたときは、第三百四十二条の二（第四百四条において準用する場合を含む。）の許可は、その効力を失う。
art-403-3/par-3 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-3
When an appeal against a judgment sentencing to imprisonment or a heavier sentence has been dismissed, the permission under Article 342-2 (including the case where it applies mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 404) loses its effect.
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### 第四百三条の四
art-403-4 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4
**第一項** 次に掲げる裁判の告知があつたときは、第三百四十五条の二（次条において準用する場合を含む。以下この項において同じ。）の規定による決定は、その効力を失う。
art-403-4/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-1
When a notification of any of the following judicial decisions has been made, the ruling under Article 345-2 (including the case where it applies mutatis mutandis pursuant to the following Article; the same applies hereinafter in this paragraph) loses its effect:
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**一** 第三百四十五条の二の規定による決定に係る罰金の原判決を破棄する判決
art-403-4/par-1/item-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-1/item-1
A judgment reversing the original judgment of a fine pertaining to the ruling under Article 345-2;
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**二** 第三百四十五条の二の規定による決定に係る罰金の原判決に係る被告事件についての公訴を棄却する決定
art-403-4/par-1/item-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-1/item-2
A ruling dismissing prosecution in the case charged to the court relating to the original judgment of a fine pertaining to the ruling under Article 345-2.
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**第二項** 前項第一号に掲げる判決の宣告があつた場合（第四百条ただし書の規定により更に第三百四十五条に規定する裁判をした場合を除く。）には、第三百四十五条の三（次条において準用する場合を含む。）において読み替えて準用する第三百四十二条の八第一項（第一号に係る部分に限る。）の規定による決定に係る勾留状は、その効力を失う。
art-403-4/par-2 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-2
When the pronouncement of the judgment set out in item (i) of the preceding paragraph has been made (excluding the case where a judicial decision prescribed in Article 345 has further been rendered pursuant to the proviso to Article 400), the detention warrant pertaining to the ruling under Article 342-8, paragraph (1) (limited to the portion pertaining to item (i)) as applied mutatis mutandis with replacement of terms pursuant to Article 345-3 (including the case where it applies mutatis mutandis pursuant to the following Article) loses its effect.
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### 第四百四条
art-404 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404
**第一項** 第二編中公判に関する規定は、この法律に特別の定のある場合を除いては、控訴の審判についてこれを準用する。
art-404/par-1 · https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404/par-1
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, the provisions in Part II pertaining to public trials shall apply mutatis mutandis to the trial of second instance.
Ministry of Justice translation — Japanese Law Translation Database System
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- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十七条 (Article 377), art-377 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十八条 (Article 378), art-378 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十九条 (Article 379), art-379 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十条 (Article 380), art-380 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十一条 (Article 381), art-381 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百七十七条から第三百八十二条まで → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-386/par-1/item-3: 第三百八十三条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十三条 (Article 383), art-383 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383
- art-386/par-2: 前条第二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十五条第二項 (Article 385, paragraph (2)), art-385/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-385/par-2
- art-386/par-2: 前項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十六条第一項 (Article 386, paragraph (1)), art-386/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-386/par-1
- art-390-2/par-1: 前条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十条 (Article 390), art-390 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十七条 (Article 377), art-377 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十八条 (Article 378), art-378 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十九条 (Article 379), art-379 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十条 (Article 380), art-380 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十一条 (Article 381), art-381 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381
- art-392/par-2: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-392/par-2: 第三百八十三条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十三条 (Article 383), art-383 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383
- art-393/par-1: 前条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十二条 (Article 392), art-392 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-392
- art-393/par-1: 第三百八十二条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条の二 (Article 382-2), art-382-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382-2
- art-393/par-3: 前二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十三条第一項 (Article 393, paragraph (1)), art-393/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-1
- art-393/par-3: 前二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十三条第二項 (Article 393, paragraph (2)), art-393/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-2
- art-393/par-4: 第一項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十三条第一項 (Article 393, paragraph (1)), art-393/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-1
- art-393/par-4: 第二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十三条第二項 (Article 393, paragraph (2)), art-393/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-2
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十七条 (Article 377), art-377 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十八条 (Article 378), art-378 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十九条 (Article 379), art-379 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十条 (Article 380), art-380 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十一条 (Article 381), art-381 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381
- art-396/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-396/par-1: 第三百八十三条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十三条 (Article 383), art-383 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十七条 (Article 377), art-377 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-377
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十八条 (Article 378), art-378 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-378
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百七十九条 (Article 379), art-379 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-379
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十条 (Article 380), art-380 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-380
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十一条 (Article 381), art-381 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-381
- art-397/par-1: 第三百七十七条乃至第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-397/par-1: 第三百八十三条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十三条 (Article 383), art-383 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-383
- art-397/par-2: 第三百九十三条第二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十三条第二項 (Article 393, paragraph (2)), art-393/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-393/par-2
- art-400/par-1: 前二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十八条 (Article 398), art-398 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-398
- art-400/par-1: 前二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十九条 (Article 399), art-399 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-399
- art-402-2/par-1: 第三百九十条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十条の二 (Article 390-2), art-390-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-390-2
- art-402-2/par-2: 前項 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百二条の二第一項 (Article 402-2, paragraph (1)), art-402-2/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-1
- art-402-2/par-2/item-1: 公職選挙法（昭和二十五年法律第百号）第二百五十三条の二第一項 → e-Gov law 325AC1000000100, 第二百五十三条の二第一項 (Article 253-2, paragraph (1)), art-253-2/par-1 — not held in this collection
- art-402-2/par-2/item-1: この号 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百二条の二第二項第一号 (Article 402-2, paragraph (2), item (i)), art-402-2/par-2/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-402-2/par-2/item-1
- art-402-2/par-2/item-2: 組織的犯罪処罰法第十三条第三項 → e-Gov law 411AC0000000136, 第十三条第三項 (Article 13, paragraph (3)), art-13/par-3 — not held in this collection
- art-402-2/par-2/item-2: 組織的犯罪処罰法第十六条第二項 → e-Gov law 411AC0000000136, 第十六条第二項 (Article 16, paragraph (2)), art-16/par-2 — not held in this collection
- art-403/par-2: 第三百八十五条第二項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十五条第二項 (Article 385, paragraph (2)), art-385/par-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-385/par-2
- art-403/par-2: 前項 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百三条第一項 (Article 403, paragraph (1)), art-403/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403/par-1
- art-403-2/par-1: 第三百八十四条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十四条 (Article 384), art-384 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-384
- art-403-2/par-1: 第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-403-2/par-2: 第三百九十七条第一項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百九十七条第一項 (Article 397, paragraph (1)), art-397/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-397/par-1
- art-403-2/par-2: 第三百八十二条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百八十二条 (Article 382), art-382 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-372#art-382
- art-403-3/par-1: 第三百四十二条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の二 (Article 342-2), art-342-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-329#art-342-2
- art-403-3/par-2: 前項第一号 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百三条の三第一項第一号 (Article 403-3, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-403-3/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-3/par-1/item-1
- art-403-3/par-2: 第四百条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百条 (Article 400), art-400 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-400
- art-403-3/par-2: 第三百四十五条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条 (Article 345), art-345 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345
- art-403-3/par-2: 第三百四十二条の八第一項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の八第一項 (Article 342-8, paragraph (1)), art-342-8/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-342-8/par-1
- art-403-3/par-2: 第一号 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の八第一項第一号 (Article 342-8, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-342-8/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-342-8/par-1/item-1
- art-403-3/par-2: 第四百四条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百四条 (Article 404), art-404 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404
- art-403-3/par-3: 第三百四十二条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の二 (Article 342-2), art-342-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-329#art-342-2
- art-403-3/par-3: 第四百四条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百四条 (Article 404), art-404 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404
- art-403-4/par-1: 第三百四十五条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条の二 (Article 345-2), art-345-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345-2
- art-403-4/par-1: 次条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百四条 (Article 404), art-404 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404
- art-403-4/par-1: この項 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百三条の四第一項 (Article 403-4, paragraph (1)), art-403-4/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-1
- art-403-4/par-1/item-1: 第三百四十五条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条の二 (Article 345-2), art-345-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345-2
- art-403-4/par-1/item-2: 第三百四十五条の二 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条の二 (Article 345-2), art-345-2 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345-2
- art-403-4/par-2: 前項第一号 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百三条の四第一項第一号 (Article 403-4, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-403-4/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-403-4/par-1/item-1
- art-403-4/par-2: 第四百条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百条 (Article 400), art-400 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-400
- art-403-4/par-2: 第三百四十五条 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条 (Article 345), art-345 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345
- art-403-4/par-2: 第三百四十五条の三 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十五条の三 (Article 345-3), art-345-3 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-345-3
- art-403-4/par-2: 次条 → 刑事訴訟法 第四百四条 (Article 404), art-404 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-3/ch-2/from-art-392#art-404
- art-403-4/par-2: 第三百四十二条の八第一項 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の八第一項 (Article 342-8, paragraph (1)), art-342-8/par-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-342-8/par-1
- art-403-4/par-2: 第一号 → 刑事訴訟法 第三百四十二条の八第一項第一号 (Article 342-8, paragraph (1), item (i)), art-342-8/par-1/item-1 — https://japanlaw.org/ja/code-of-criminal-procedure/amendments/20281223_508AC0000000046/text/pt-2/ch-3/sec-5/from-art-342-8#art-342-8/par-1/item-1
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