Interviews with NOS Judge (one each district)
	Interview Date	22.01.14	26.11.2013
Q. No.	Questions	Comilla	Gopalgonj	Madaripur	Mymensingh	Rangpur
1	How often does the Court sit?	every day	every day
2	On average, how many cases are filed in a typical day through:
3	Do the alleged victims produce a medical report	Always	Never
4	Do doctors attend to provide medical evidence when called		Always
5	How long does it usually take to receive a police report	no fixed time. Sometimes it takes 1 month, sometimes 6 months, sometimes more than 6 months	Every 6 months
6	What is the average time it takes to complete a trial from start to verdict for cases for rape?	we try to dispose of the case quickly but it is delayed sometimes for police report and witness.	2.5-3 years
	What is the average time it takes to complete a trial from start to verdict for cases for torture for dowry?	6-12 months. Sometimes take longer.	2.5-3 years
	What is the average time it takes to complete a trial from start to verdict for cases for death for dowry?	6-12 months. Sometimes take longer.	3-3.5 years
	What is the average time it takes to complete a trial from start to verdict for cases for sexual oppressions?	6-12 months. Sometimes take longer.	2.5-3 years
	What is the average time it takes to complete a trial from start to verdict for other types of cases?	6-12 months. Sometimes take longer.	4 years
7	In what year was the oldest live criminal case registered?	5/6 years old cases	2006
8	Counting back from the oldest case, list the number live cases registered each year.
9	What number of cases are dismissed due to non appearance of the victim?	10%	Criminal cases are never dismissed, but civl are dismissed approximately 15%
10	Are there any special provisions for witnesses?
11	What percentage of cases do you think are false?	15-20%	20%
12	How often is someone who brings a false case charged under S17 of the Act?	Sometimes	Never