These factsheets explain what happens when a person is suspected or accused of a crime which is dealt with by a trial in court. For information on road traffic offences, which are usually dealt with by a fixed penalty like a fine, go to Factsheet 5. If you are the victim of a crime, you can find full information about your rights here.
The Bulgarian criminal process has two stages – pre-trial and trial.
The trial ends with a court judgement, which either convicts and imposes a penalty on the defendant, or declares the defendant not guilty.
Details about all of these stages in the process, and about your rights, can be found in the factsheets. This information is not a substitute for legal advice and is intended to be for your guidance only.
Please note that the European Commission has no role in criminal proceedings in Member States and cannot assist you if you have a complaint. Information is provided in these factsheets about how to complain and to whom.
2 – My rights during the investigation of a crime
3 – My rights during the trial
5 – Minor road traffic offencessubpage:169:5
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