Supreme Prosecutors' Office Sets Guidelines for Handling Cases Ahead of Public Prosecution Service Launch, Distributes to Local Offices

Prompt Conclusion for Solvable Cases,
Transfer Planned for Others

The prosecution has begun organizing measures to minimize potential work gaps and confusion that may arise during the processing and transfer of ongoing investigation cases, in anticipation of the launch of the Public Prosecution Service and the enforcement of the revised Criminal Procedure Act on October 2.

View of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

The Supreme Prosecutors' Office announced on the 3rd that it has established and distributed guidelines to local prosecutors' offices regarding the handling of ongoing investigations and suspended indictment cases ahead of the launch of the Public Prosecution Service and the enforcement of the revised Criminal Procedure Act.

The prosecution plans to categorize current investigations by type and promptly conclude those cases that can be resolved quickly. In cases where immediate resolution is difficult due to the nature of the case, they will either be processed within the 90-day grace period stipulated by the revised Criminal Procedure Act or transferred to other investigative agencies.

Separate management and transfer procedures will also be conducted for suspended indictment cases and similar matters to ensure that there are no work gaps during the reorganization process. An official from the Supreme Prosecutors' Office stated, "We will thoroughly prepare to ensure a smooth transition to the Public Prosecution Service and to give the public confidence throughout the reform process."

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