1. A person, who sustains direct personal harm from a crime, may file a civil action against the Accused during the evidence gathering process or during the investigation or before the court that hears the criminal action, regardless of the status of the criminal actionup until the closing of the pleadings phase. However, he is not permitted to file his action before the Court of Appeal. 2. If the damage is inflicted upon a legal person, the court shall, sua sponte, award damages if the same is specified in a law or any regulations issued on the basis of a law. 3. Filing civil actions may only be admitted after the judicial fees are paid.
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