Venezuela government
independent branchJustice and prosecutionReviewed
Ministerio Público
Directs criminal investigation and prosecution.
What this authority does
Headed by the Fiscal General and forming part of the Citizen Power branch, it is responsible for prosecuting offences and for supervising the legality of detention.
Services for the public
- Criminal complaints
- Detention review
- Victim assistance
- Prosecutor offices
Before you contact this authority
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