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Private prosecution by the victim

Meaning and relationship to your legal situation.

What it means

Participation as a prosecuting party by a person legally entitled to bring the criminal action. Powers, requirements and the relationship with a civil claim depend on the procedure and the person’s position.

Legal reference

Spanish Criminal Procedure Act · art. 109, art. 110

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