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Law of Criminal Procedure

Search, seizure and access to communications in criminal cases

Type	Law
Framework	Constitutional foundation
Tier	Primary law: niẓām (Royal Decree M/…)
Legal status	In force
Instrument number	M/2 · Royal Decree
Issued	(22/1/1435H)
Dates	Royal Decree M/2 (22/1/1435H); date to be confirmed against the official text
Last verified	2026-10-20

The Law of Criminal Procedure governs criminal investigation and trial. It is reported as Royal Decree M/2 (22/1/1435H); the date is being checked against the official text.

• Contains the rules on searching persons and dwellings and on seizing or monitoring correspondence and communications, which require a reasoned order.
• The specific article on access to communications (cited elsewhere as Art 57; possibly Art 56) is being verified.

In this framework

• Basic Law of Governance (Arts 37 & 40)
• Sharia (Qur'an & Sunnah)
• Electronic Transactions Law
• E-Commerce Law
• Evidence Law
• Civil Transactions Law

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