Reconciliation of the parties, where the law allows
Mediation in criminal cases
Mediation in criminal cases is possible only for the categories of offence where the law provides that reconciliation of the parties removes criminal liability or may be taken into account. Whether this applies in your case is checked case by case.
When mediation fits
- The offence falls within the categories for which the law allows the parties to be reconciled.
- The victim and the accused person both agree to talk about making good the harm.
- The case is with the criminal investigation body (organul de urmărire penală) or before the court, and the parties want to try to reach an understanding.
- A controlled setting is needed for a conversation that would otherwise not be possible.
What you gain
A safe setting for the conversation
The session runs on rules agreed beforehand, with breaks and, where necessary, separate meetings. No party is put face to face against their will.
The harm is discussed concretely
The way the harm is made good, and the time allowed for it, can be agreed explicitly, instead of remaining an estimate made at the end of the proceedings.
The effects are those the law provides
The outcome of the mediation is put before the criminal investigation body or the court, which assesses the legal consequences according to the law. The mediator neither decides nor guarantees them.
How it works
- 1
Checking whether it applies
Before any session we check whether mediation is admitted in the case concerned and whether both parties give their free consent.
- 2
Preparing the parties separately
Each party is seen on their own, so that they know what will follow, what they may ask for, and that they can withdraw at any moment, without consequences.
- 3
The meeting and the outcome
If the meeting takes place and the parties reach an understanding, it is recorded in writing and put before the competent authority.
Frequently asked questions
In short
In criminal cases, mediation does not apply automatically and promises no result. The first step is to check whether it is admitted in your situation and whether both parties genuinely want it.
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The first step
Let us talk about your situation
Book a first conversation. In a few minutes you will know whether mediation suits your case, with no obligation to continue.