PROTECTION ORDER

After a complaint is filed, an immediate application can be made for a protection order, which includes urgent precautionary measures to protect the alleged victim.

INVESTIGATION PHASE

An investigation stage begins in which all essential evidence is gathered, including witness statements, medical reports and forensic evidence. This phase is vital in assessing whether the case should proceed to trial.

CONCLUSION AND OPENING OF THE ORAL TRIAL

• • Conclusion order: Once the investigating judge determines that sufficient evidence has been collected, an order concluding the investigation is issued.
• • Prosecution submissions: The Public Prosecutor, any private prosecution and defence submit their statements.
• • Order opening the oral trial: If the judge considers there are sufficient grounds, an order is issued.

ORAL TRIAL

• • Competent court: The summary trial is held before the Provincial Court, composed of three judges.
• • Conduct of the trial: All admitted evidence is examined, including statements from the accused, the alleged victim, witnesses, expert opinions and material evidence.
• • Closing arguments: After the evidence has been examined, the parties present their closing arguments.

JUDGMENT

After assessing the evidence and arguments, a judgment is issued. This may include criminal measures (such as prison sentences, restraining orders) and civil measures.

APPEAL

Appeal: The judgment of the Provincial Court may be appealed before the High Court of Justice of the corresponding autonomous community.

CASSATION

Cassation: In certain cases, a cassation appeal may be lodged before the Supreme Court if it is considered that the judgment infringes the law.