Criminal Procedure Code at Lithuania
Lithuania's criminal justice system is governed by the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Lithuania, which provides the legal framework for criminal investigations, prosecutions, and trials. The current version of the Code was enacted by Law No. IX-785 on March 14, 2002, and has been amended several times, with the most recent amendment being Law No. XI-1264 on December 23, 2010 . (Criminal Procedure Code No. IX-785of March 14, 2002 (as amended up to Law No XI-1264 of December 23, 2010), Lithuania, WIPO Lex)
⚖️ Structure and Key Provisions
The Criminal Procedure Code is organized into several parts, covering various aspects of criminal procedure:
General Provisions: Defines the scope and application of the Code.
Participants in the Criminal Process: Outlines the roles and rights of various participants, including the accused, defense counsel, prosecutor, and court.
Criminal Proceedings: Details the stages of criminal proceedings, from investigation to trial and appeal.
Special Procedures: Provides for specific procedures in certain cases, such as juvenile offenders and cases involving state secrets.
Execution of Judgments: Specifies the enforcement of court decisions and penalties.
📄 Accessing the Code
The full text of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Lithuania is available through the World Intellectual Property Organization's WIPO Lex database:
👉 Criminal Procedure Code No. IX-785 (as amended up to Law No. XI-1264)
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