Instytucja tak zwanej rozprawy odmiejscowionej w świetle art. 517b § 2a Kodeksu postępowania karnego

The article deals with the new institution which was introduced into the criminal procedure within accelerated proceedings system, that is the so-called “away” or “stadium” trial (held in a place outside the regular court of law). In the paper, the regulations of the Criminal Proceedings Code (CPC), which treat about this trial institution, are analyzed, in particular Art. 517b § 2a CPC, Art.517b § 2b CPC, Art. 517b § 2c CPC and Art. 517b § 2d CPC, as well as others relating to the above-mentioned institution. Furthermore, the author presents his critical attitude towards this regulation of the CPC, making reference to univocally negative opinions and arguments voiced by both representatives of criminal law doctrine and practicians in this respect.