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Ministerio Público

Prosecution service within the judiciary.

What this authority does

Headed by the Fiscal General; directs criminal investigation with the Organismo de Investigación Judicial under the accusatory system.

Services for the public

  • Criminal complaints
  • Victim support
  • Specialised prosecutors
  • Case status

Before you contact this authority

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