1The defendant participates in the hearing as a free person even when he is detained, except when it is necessary to take measures indispensable to prevent the risk of escaping or of violence.

2When a defendant with his behaviour hinders the regular performance of the hearing, despite the measures taken under paragraph 3 of the Article 341 of the Code, the court may order the removal of the defendant from the courtroom for a definite period of time. If, even after returning to the court room, the defendant continues to obstruct the regular performance of the hearing, the court may order that he is removed until the decision is announced.

3When a defendant with his behaviour hinders the regular performance of the hearing, despite the measures taken under paragraph 3 of the Article 341 of the Code, the court may order the removal of the defendant from the courtroom for a definite period of time. If, even after returning to the court room, the defendant continues to obstruct the regular performance of the hearing, the court may order that he is removed until the decision is announced.

4The defendant expelled from the hearing in compliance with paragraph 2 of this Article shall be considered to be present and shall be represented by the defence lawyer. He/she can be readmitted into the courtroom at any time.

5The absence of the defendant who has left the courtroom and who has not accepted to have a defense lawyer, does not prevent the hearing to be held. In this case a defense lawyer is assigned ex officio and the trial continues. The defendant or the defense lawyer chosen by him may be admitted in the courtroom at any time. \