Criminal Procedure Code at Artsakh
As of April 2025, the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) no longer exists as a sovereign entity. Following Azerbaijan's military operations in September 2023, Artsakh's leadership agreed to dissolve the republic by January 1, 2024 . Consequently, Artsakh's legal and institutional frameworks, including its criminal justice system, have been effectively discontinued. (Ministry of Internal Affairs (Artsakh))
Legal Framework Prior to Dissolution
Before its dissolution, Artsakh operated under its own legal system, which was influenced by Armenian legal traditions. The Constitution of the Republic of Artsakh, adopted in 2006, established the legal foundation for the state's governance . However, specific details about Artsakh's Criminal Procedure Code are not readily available in public international legal databases. (Constitution of the Republic of Artsakh)
Post-Dissolution Legal Status
With the cessation of Artsakh's existence, its legal system has been superseded by Azerbaijani law. Azerbaijan has asserted its sovereignty over the region, and its legal framework, including the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, now applies to the area formerly known as Artsakh .
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