criminal procedure

(law) The legal process for adjudicating claims that someone has violated criminal law.

Japanese Meaning

刑事手続

The defense lawyer emphasized that errors in the criminal procedure could lead to a mistrial.

弁護側の弁護士は、刑事訴訟手続における手続的な誤りがミストライアルにつながる可能性があると強調した。

Sense（1）

(law) The legal process for adjudicating claims that someone has violated criminal law.

criminal procedures

（ plural ）