Article 27 — Challenging a criminal judge
Texte légal (original thaï)
ผู้พิพากษาในศาลใดซึ่งชำระคดีอาญา จะถูกตั้งรังเกียจตามบทบัญญัติแห่งประมวลกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่งซึ่งบัญญัติไว้ในเรื่องนั้นก็ได้
traduction anglaise
A judge in any court trying a criminal case may be challenged in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code laid down on that matter.
Cette traduction anglaise est fournie à titre indicatif uniquement et n'a pas encore été vérifiée de manière définitive ; référez-vous toujours à l'original thaï.
Annotation de l'entreprise
Section 27 sits in the part of the Code dealing with the court's power over criminal cases. Rather than restate the rules on recusal, it incorporates by reference the challenge provisions of the Civil Procedure Code (Sections 11 to 14 of that Code). This means the same grounds for objecting to a judge, such as a personal interest or relationship to a party, and the same procedure for deciding the challenge, apply in criminal trials. This drafting technique of borrowing civil procedure rules is used throughout the Criminal Procedure Code, most broadly in Section 15.
Pourquoi cela est important en pratique
A challenge to a judge must be raised properly and promptly, before the judge has ruled on the point in question, or the objection can be lost. Because the operative rules live in the Civil Procedure Code, get advice on both codes before filing. If you are unsure how a Thai criminal trial runs, read our guide on Ce qu'il faut savoir avant de se présenter devant un tribunal en Thaïlande.
Foire aux questions
Can I object to the judge in my criminal case?
Yes. Section 27 lets a party challenge a judge trying a criminal case, applying the grounds and procedure set out in the Civil Procedure Code.
What are the grounds to challenge a judge?
Section 27 does not list them; it points to the Civil Procedure Code, which covers situations such as a judge having a personal interest in the case or a close relationship with a party.