Which of the following is an objective of the Code?

• A. Adopt measures to prevent crime.
• B. Create rules to prevent criminals from escaping.
• C. Guarantee guidelines for fair and impartial trials.
• D. Provide rules to make sure sentences are properly executed.

Answer: (C)

The Code is designed to guarantee fair and impartial trials by providing the procedural framework for criminal prosecutions. It lays out the rights of the accused, the responsibilities of judges and prosecutors, and the steps a case must follow from charging through trial to verdict, all with the goal of due process. That means rules about notice, the right to counsel, the opportunity to present and challenge evidence, and decisions made by an impartial tribunal.

The other ideas shift focus away from how trials are conducted to outcomes like crime prevention, custody to prevent escapes, or post-trial sentence execution. While those topics are important in law and enforcement, they are not the primary objective of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which centers on ensuring trials are fair and impartial.