Canon 1728

Can. 1728 §1. Without prejudice to the prescripts of the canons of this title and unless the nature of the matter precludes it, the canons on trials in general and on the ordinary contentious trial must be applied in a penal trial; the special norms for cases which pertain to the public good are also to be observed.

Can. 1728 §2. The accused is not bound to confess the delict nor can an oath be administered to the accused.