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Proposed General Court Order on Amending Rules 3 and 5 of the Rules of Criminal ProcedureWednesday, April 17, 2024//DYCA PIO

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Colonia, Yap – The Yap State Court has posted a draft general court order proposing amendments to Rules 3 and 5 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure for the State Court of Yap. These amendments aim to streamline the process of filing a criminal complaint and outline clearer procedures for a criminal defendant’s initial appearance. 


According to the court’s rulemaking procedure, the public has until May 8th, 2024, to submit comments. Individuals interested in offering their insights or suggestions can do so by: 


  1. Call the Yap State Court at (691)350-2161 or 2162 and request to speak with Achilles Defngin.

  2. Email Seema Shah at seemashah729@gmail.com.

  3. Or submit written comments to the Yap State Court Clerks Office.


All residents in Yap State participation in this process is important to ensure the court rules are effectively serving the needs of the community. 


(For more details, please contact Yap State Court at (691)350-2161/2162. Thank you.)


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