Article 60
Opening of Investigation Proceedings
1. If the preliminary investigation is found to establish a prima facie case, the chairperson of the investigatory chamber shall open investigation proceedings. The chamber shall examine aggravating and mitigating circumstances equally.
2. The parties shall be notified of the opening of investigation proceedings and the possible rule violation. Limited exceptions to this rule may be made for safety and security reasons or if such disclosure would interfere with the conduct of the investigation.
3. The chairperson of the investigatory chamber shall report to the investigatory chamber regularly on non-opened cases.
40. Part III. Organisation and procedure Chapter II: Procedure