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Fiscalía General de la República

Directs criminal investigation and prosecution.

What this authority does

The Fiscal General is elected by the Legislative Assembly; the office monopolises public criminal action under the accusatory Código Procesal Penal.

Services for the public

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

Before you contact this authority

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