The document and status control the next move
Rights attach in practice from the restriction of liberty and must be understandable and usable, not only printed on a form.
Question to resolve
Were the accusation, silence, counsel, interpretation, medical and notification rights explained and respected?
A label used in a call or conversation cannot replace the formal record, the person's status and the legal basis for the action.
Build the procedural record
The rights form, arrest record, audio or video, custody register, lawyer contact, interpreter details and medical documentation.
01Identify status and authority
02Protect counsel, silence and language rights
03Preserve objections and complete records
04Use the correct motion or review route
First controlled step
Invoke required safeguards clearly, avoid substantive answers until advice is available and record every refused request.
Primary sources for this guide
Before acting, compare this guide with the current Georgian text and the exact document served in the case. The official English translation may not include the latest amendment.
Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia↗︎Criminal Code of Georgia↗︎Constitution of Georgia↗︎