Criminal
The 2000 Criminal Code, led by the Prosecutor General
Criminal law rests on the Criminal Code of 2000, with the Prosecutor General's Office directing prosecutions. There is no jury; professional judges decide, and settlement procedures exist for minor cases.
Key rules
- The Prosecutor General's Office directs criminal prosecution.
- There is no jury; cases are decided by professional judges.
- Reconciliation and expedited procedures resolve many lesser offences.
Governing law
- Criminal Code (Baudžiamasis kodeksas) (2000)
- Code of Criminal Procedure
Penalties and consequences
- Fines, restriction of liberty and imprisonment
In practice
Lithuania has expanded mediation and reconciliation in criminal matters, particularly for first-time and minor offenders.