Criminal cases can only be started by an authorised official acting on behalf of the State.
Who can file an accusation
An authorised official is responsible for filing a criminal accusation and acting as the prosecutor.
Members of the public cannot directly bring a criminal case.
What the accusation must include
The accusation must:
- identify the defendant
- clearly state the alleged offence
- include a summary of the evidence
How an accusation is filed
The authorised official submits the accusation to the Court.
The Court will then:
- notify the defendant
- arrange an initial hearing
For more information, see ‘How criminal cases work in Hokoria’.
Service
Additional information
- Criminal proceedings begin only after a valid accusation is filed
- The Court oversees the process once started