A. Relevant Legal Framework 16. The Commission notes that the Bolivian State argued that it acted in accordance with the laws in force; therefore, it is appropriate to bear in mind the following provisions: Political Constitution of the State ( February 6, 1995, in force at the time of the events in the case) Article 10. Any criminal caught in flagrante delicto may be apprehended, even without a warrant, by any other person with the sole purpose of being brought before a competent authority or judge, who must take their statement within a maximum period of twenty-four hours. Article 21. Every home is an inviolable refuge; by night it may not be entered without the consent its inhabitant, and by day it may only be entered with a written, reasoned order from a competent authority, except when a crime is in the act of being committed. Code of Criminal Procedure (Law 1970) Article 118. Day and hour of performance. Procedural acts will be performed during business days and hours, without prejudice to authorizations provided by the judge or court, whether ex officio or at the request of a party, when it deems necessary.At the reasoned request of the prosecutor, the investigating judge may issue warrants on holidays and during exceptional hours. Article 129. Types of warrant. The judge or court may issue the following orders: 1. To appear, to summon the accused to provide a statement, as well as witnesses and experts. It will include a warning that an arrest order may be issued in the event of disobedience; 2. Of apprehension, in the event of disobedience or resistance of judicial orders. Of pretrial detention; Of conviction; 5. Of arrest; 6. Of supervised rel;ease; 7. Of release for persons acquitted or exonerated, and for those who have completed the sentence imposed on them; 8. Of seizure; 9. Of attachment; and 10. For a raid and search of property. Article 180. Raid of domicile. When a home must be searched, a reasoned resolution shall be required from the judge and the participation of the prosecutor shall be mandatory. It is prohibited to raid a domicile or private residence during nighttime hours; the raid may only be carried out during daytime working hours, unless a crime is in the act of being committed. Nighttime hours are defined as the time between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day. Article 181. Coercive powers. For the purposes of conducting the search, the authority may order the persons found at the place not to leave during the procedure or to order anyone else immediately to appear. Anyone who disobeys shall be compelled by the security forces, without prejudice to the appropriate liability. The restriction of liberty shall not last more than eight hours, after which time an order from the investigating judge must be obtained. Article 182. The order and its contents The raid order must contain the following: 1. The name and office of the judge or court ordering the raid and a brief identification of the proceeding; 2. A precise indication of the place or places to be raided; 3. The authority designated for the raid; 4. The specific reason for the raid, its respective legal basis, the procedures to be carried out and, if possible, individual identification of the persons or objects sought; and 5. The date and the signature of the judge. The order shall be valid for a maximum of ninety-six hours, after which it shall lapse. The prosecutor attending the raid shall be in charge of directing the procedure. Article 227. Apprehension by the police. The National Police may apprehend any person in the following cases: 1. When surprised flagrante delicto; 2. When carrying out an apprehension order issued by a competent judge or court; 3. When carrying out an order issued by the prosecutor; and 4. When the person has escaped, having being unlawfully detained. Any police official apprehending a person shall notify and turn them over to the office of the prosecutor within a maximum of eight hours. Article 230. Flagrante delicto. The perpetrator is considered to be in flagrante delicto when surprised while attempting to commit, committing, or immediately after committing a crime while being pursued by the security forces, the aggrieved party, or eyewitnesses to the fact. B. Facts in the case 4