What are my rights during an arrest?
➡️The warrant. The police do not have the right to enter your home unless a search warrant has been issued permitting them to do so. The police officers must provide the occupants of the house with a warrant. The order must be written in a language you understand, and it must include the precise address of the house.
➡️No violence. No violence must be used during the arrest. If you resist arrest, a police officer may use reasonable force to ensure the arrest.
➡️Phone Call & Lawyer. You have the right to make a phone call to inform of your arrest. Before a police interrogation, you have a right to consult a lawyer. If you don’t have a lawyer, you can ask to have one appointed to you by the State, which may be provided if you meet certain conditions, including lack of financial capacity.
➡️The Hearing. If you have a hearing by the Ministry of Interior, you also have a right to be represented by a lawyer, but you cannot get a state-appointed lawyer. You can contact the Hotline or HIAS for help obtaining a lawyer.
What happens if I am arrested?
The police does not have the right to enter your home unless a search warrant has been issued permitting them to do so. The police officers must provide the occupants of the house with the warrant. The order must be written in a language you understand, and it must include the precise address of the house.
No violence must be used during the arrest. If you resist arrest, a police officer may use reasonable force to ensure the arrest.
You have the right to make a phone call to inform of your arrest. Before a police interrogation, you have a right to consult with a lawyer. If you don’t have a lawyer, you can ask to have one appointed to you by the State, which may be provided if you meet certain conditions, including lack of financial capacity.
If you have a hearing by the Ministry of Interior, you also have a right to be represented by a lawyer, but you cannot get a state-appointed lawyer. You can contact Hotline or HIAS for help obtaining a lawyer.
