National Service for Public Prosecutions
The National Service for Public Prosecutions is the organization responsible for criminal and penal prosecutions in the Republic, it must represent the State and bring prosecutions on its behalf if necessary. It is central in the judicial system of the Republic since it is one of the key elements in all trials.
Structure
The National Service of Public Prosecutions is headed by the General Prosecutor of the Republic, who must direct the administration of the organization, appoint subordinates under his authority like the Deputy General Prosecutor of the Republic and maintain independence from political power. Finally, he must also supervise the prosecutors general of each sector who is in charge of its apparatus whose structure and goals are similar to the federal level. The General Prosecutor is appointed by the Secretary of Justice from a candidate chosen by the Office of the Federal Civil Service. Under his direction is also the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Court who is responsible for leading the prosecution teams across the Supreme Court.
Courts and tribunals
In the federal judicial system, courts and tribunals are grouped into two categories, each group is headed by a general prosecutor, namely the General Prosecutor of Court Affairs and the General Prosecutor of Tribunal Affairs. Subsequently, the teams for a court or tribunal are headed by a Chief Prosecutor who is responsible for assigning cases.Special Prosecutors
Although cases will be handled by different courts or tribunals, Special Prosecutors have been established to deal with more specific issues under the direction of the General Prosecutor of the Republic. We can in particular cite those linked to cases of terrorism, espionage, violation of ethical rules or corruption, others can also be appointed temporarily for specific issues. Their appointment is made independently to ensure that their investigation is as neutral as possible.Public Agenda
The National Service for Public Prosecutions is responsible for representing the state in trials, enforcing the criminal code of the Republic throughout the territory through law enforcement, prosecute those who do not do so and sometimes having an advisory role on the legal changes that the government would like to make.
Assets
In addition to its headquarters in Paris where the offices of the General Prosecutor of the Republic are located, the organization has hundreds of thousands of other buildings scattered across the Republic to accomplish its objectives. Whether administrative centers, regional offices or other facilities to support the judicial system throughout the territory.
Founding Date
2200
Parent Organization
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