Article 18

Proceedings relating to criminal charges shall be heard by the Court in whose territorial jurisdiction the offence was committed, in whole or in part, or where the consequences of the offence ensued.

If an offence is committed in more than one jurisdiction, it may be heard in any Court which has territorial jurisdiction under sub-Article (1).

If an offence is committed abroad or outside the territorial jurisdiction of any Court, or if the place where the offence was committed is not known, the proceedings shall be heard in the Court of the territorial jurisdiction where the defendant was arrested or where the defendant resides.

If no Court has territorial jurisdiction under sub-Articles (1)-(3), the offence shall be tried in Asmara.