Use this section by event, accusation or role
A structured guide to Georgian criminal proceedings from investigation through restraint, evidence, trial, judgment and review.
A participant needs to identify the current stage, the next decision-maker and which rights or deadlines need immediate attention. The correct legal route depends on the documents, the participant's procedural status, the investigating authority and the current stage—not simply the label attached to the accusation.
Our organising principles
Identify stage and participant status
Check deadlines against the consolidated Code
Distinguish investigator, prosecutor and court functions
Prepare evidence before the relevant hearing