What to do If you are arrested or detained in Dominican Republic
In case of detention or arrest, foreign citizens in Dominican Republic must understand in principle that they will not be protected by laws and constitutional rights of their respective countries, but will be subject to the laws of Dominican Republic.
The first and most convenient decision is to hire an attorney immediately to represent you and assist you; this is a right under the constitution and laws of the Dominican Republic applicable to locals and foreigners equally.
The lawyer will accompany and assist you at all times, even will be present at any interrogatory interview to which a foreign citizen is subjected. The lawyer will make sure that fundamental rights of foreign citizens are observed at all times and to report on the details specific to the nature of his case, to determine what the best means of defense are used.
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The foreign nationals detained or arrested in the Dominican Republic should be very aware that he or she has the right to remain silent as a response to any question raised by the Dominican authorities, in accordance to the laws.
The silent action can not be used against him.
Dominican authorities are empowered to arrest and continue to hold a citizen for no longer than 48 hours without formal charges submitted to it.
During the period of 48 hours a prosecutor assisted by members of the National Police will begin a preliminary investigation in order to determine the degree of participation of the detainee in the facts that him or her has alleged participation into.
In the event that the 48 hours term is violated by the authorities, the acting lawyer shall initiate legal proceedings necessary to obtain the immediate release of arrested citizen.
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