FAMILY GUIDE

37-day countdown

Enter the detention date to compute arrest-review and other key deadlines.

  1. Day 3: request for arrest normally due2026-10-26

    Police normally submit the arrest request within 3 days.

    3 days left

  2. Day 7: extended deadline (special cases)2026-10-30

    May be extended by 1–4 days in special circumstances.

    7 days left

  3. Day 30: longest request deadline2026-11-22

    Only for roving, repeated or gang crimes.

    30 days left

  4. Day 37: procuratorate decision deadline2026-11-29

    The procuratorate decides on arrest within 7 days of the request.

    37 days left

These are the maximum statutory periods; follow the authorities' notices.

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