El Salvador government
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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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