-Right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond any
reasonable doubt.
- Right to be informed in a language that the person understands the reasons for his/her arrest.
- Right to remain silent and the consequences of not remaining silent. It is the
right of to choose to talk or to remain silent.
- Right to communicate with advocate or any other person whose assistance is necessary.
- Not to be compelled into any confession or admission could be used as evidence a
the person.
- To be held separately from persons who are serving a sentence.
- To be brought to court as soon is reasonably possible but not later than 24 hours after being arrested.
- To be charged or to be inform of the reasons for the extension of the detention or to be released at the first court appearance.
- To be released on bail/bond on reasonable conditions pending a charge
or trial unless there are compelling reasons as to why she cannot be released