Application of pre-trial detention for a period of three months in the context of change from summer time to winter time. Commentary on the decision of the District Court of Opatów

Abstract

The purpose of this commentary is attempt to determine whether, when applying with regard to a suspect a precautionary measure in the form of pre-trial detention for the maximum period specified in Article 263(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, i.e., for three months, it is necessary to take into account the change from summer time to winter time, if the initial date of application of this measure falls before the change of time and the final date falls after change of time. The author of this commentary shares the position expressed in the analysed decision of the District Court of Opatów regarding the need to take into account the change of time, supplementing it with additional argumentation.