Código de Processo Penal

The Código de Processo Penal (Code of Criminal Procedure) is a legal framework that outlines how criminal cases are investigated, prosecuted, and judged in Brazil. It establishes the procedures for gathering evidence, conducting trials, and ensuring the rights of both victims and accused individuals are protected. The code aims to promote fair, efficient, and transparent justice processes, balancing the state's authority to enforce the law with the legal rights of defendants. It provides detailed rules for judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement to follow throughout the criminal justice system.