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Criminal Justice Authorities in Georgia

Independent explanations of Georgia's principal investigation, prosecution and court institutions.

English legal guideTbilisi · Georgia-wide
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The name on a summons or decision matters because police, specialist investigators, prosecutors and courts exercise different powers and use different review procedures.

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Identify the institution, unit and legal function

Independent guidance to Georgia's criminal-justice institutions, with no governmental affiliation.

A ministry name alone is rarely enough. Record the department, officer, case reference, document type and power being used, then distinguish investigation from prosecution, judicial authorisation and final adjudication.

Read an authority document in four layers

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Verify institution, department and document

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Understand the authority's function

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Distinguish investigation, prosecution and adjudication

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Use official channels while preserving counsel

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