1. Where there is a necessity that the Defendant's mental or psychological state be examined, the Chief Prosecutor - during the investigation - or the court hearing the case may order that the Defendant, if remanded in custody, be placed under observation in a specialized medical treatment facility for successive periods not exceeding [15] fifteen days each and [45] forty five days in total. In the event that the Public Prosecution fails to complete the investigation procedures with the Defendant and the extension of the detention period is required, the Chief Prosecutor shall submit the matter to the competent court for the latter to decide either extension of the detention for a specified period or release of the Defendant. 2. In case the Defendant is not remanded in custody, the Chief Prosecutor or the competent court may place the Defendant under observation elsewhere.
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