LEGAL INFORMATION
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Guides for arrest, police questioning, contacting family after an arrest, criminal court documents, and interpreter concerns.
Criminal cases and police contact
This guide explains the immediate response for foreign nationals in Hiroshima after an arrest or detention. It covers the 72-hour period, lawyers, interpreters, family and consular contact, bail, status of residence, and deportation procedures.
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When online intake is open, the form asks what happened, who is involved, and whether there is a deadline. The intake page shows its current status. Submitting the form does not mean that the lawyer has agreed to represent you or that a lawyer-client relationship has begun. Submitting the online intake form is free. A legal consultation costs JPY 6,600 for 30 minutes. Interpreter fees have not yet been determined.