1A defendant detained by way of precautionary measures is entitled to present complaints, requests and statements through the director of the institution, who issues a document to acknowledge their receipt. They are recorded in a special book and promptly communicated to the competent authority and have the same effect as if they were accepted directly by that body.
2A defendant who is in house arrest or under supervision in a treatment facility is entitled to present complaints, requests and statements to the judicial police officer, who certifies their receipt and takes care to promptly send them to the competent authority.
3These rules shall also apply to criminal reports, complaints, requests and statements presented by the private parties or the victim.
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