THE ROLE OF THE POLICE IN THE CRIMINAL PROSECUTION PHASE

Abstract

The general framework of criminal prosecution is regulated in the new criminal procedure in art. 285-341 Cod Proc. Pen. of course, with the mention that many procedural institutions used in this phase of the criminal process are provided in other chapters of the criminal procedure. The task of the judicial police bodies is to gather and administer evidence and means of evidence that outline the constituent elements in order to establish the existence of criminal acts, to determine the identity of the perpetrators and to hold them accountable. The administration of evidence is the basis for the decision to sue or not the perpetrator, but it is very important that these activities are carried out in compliance with the fundamental rights and freedoms of the parties to the criminal proceedings.