1At any stage and instance of the proceedings, when the examination of the defendant’s mental state has been ordered, the time limits for the precautionary detention in prison shall be extended for the time assigned to conduct the examination. The extension is decided by the court, upon request of the prosecutor, and after hearing the defense lawyer. Against the decision of the court, an appeal at the court of appeal or directly at the High Court may be filed.
2During preliminary investigations, the prosecutor may request the extension of the time limits of the precautionary detention in prison, that are expiring, when there are serious security needs and special complex verifications which render such extension indispensable. The court shall take a decision after hearing the prosecutor and defense lawyer. Extension may be done only once for a period of time not exceeding three months.
3The time limits for precautionary detention in prison may not exceed half of the maximum punishment provided for the criminal offence under proceeding.
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