1. In criminal cases, the investigation period of the public security organs is generally two months, and the investigation period can be extended with appropriate approval;
2. For general criminal cases where the criminal facts are clear and the evidence is solid and sufficient, the time for the case to be concluded or for the judgment to be issued is about six months. Under special circumstances, that is, criminal cases in which the criminal facts are unclear and the evidence is insufficient, the case can be closed six months in advance after corresponding investigation, evidence collection, and review procedures;
3. People's Court, People's Procuratorate, and Public Security Bureau The maximum period for which authorities can release criminal suspects or defendants on bail pending trial shall not exceed twelve months, and the maximum period for which criminal suspects or defendants may be placed under residential surveillance shall not exceed six months. During the period of release on bail or residential surveillance, the investigation, prosecution and trial of the case shall not be interrupted.
The process of criminal cases:
1. Investigation of the case: The investigation agency accepts the report from the informant or accuser, or the criminal clues discovered by the investigation agency on its own, and files the case for investigation; transfers Review and prosecution: In cases where the suspect is suspected of committing a crime after investigation by the investigative agency, a public prosecution is filed and transferred to the People's Procuratorate for prosecution, and evidence is used to prove the facts of the entire case;
2. Prosecution: The procuratorate files a lawsuit against the suspect transferred by the investigative agency After reviewing the case, if the evidence is deemed to be sufficient, a public prosecution will be filed in the People's Court. Cases with insufficient evidence will be returned for supplementary investigation;
3. Court trial: After accepting the case initiated by the procuratorate, the People's Court organizes the prosecution and defense to cross-examine and debate the evidence, listen to the defendant's statement, and comprehensively Based on the evidence in the entire case, a verdict of guilty or not guilty is made;
4. Execution of criminal judgment: If the case is guilty, it will be handed over to the execution agency for execution after the judgment takes effect. Execution agencies include prisons, detention centers, communities, judicial offices, etc.
To sum up, the law has the meaning of order, justice, efficiency and benefit, but for the common people, the law symbolizes protection and hope. The law still defends people's legitimate rights and interests with its unique meaning and majesty. The law is the last line of defense to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of citizens. It not only protects the hopes of the people, but also maintains the normal order of the entire society and provides a strong institutional guarantee for the people to live and work in peace and contentment.
Legal basis:
Article 210 of the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"
For cases in which the death penalty may be imposed and incidental civil litigation For cases involving one of the circumstances specified in Article 158 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the people's court at a higher level may approve an extension of the trial period for three months. If it still needs to be extended due to special circumstances, it must be submitted to the Supreme People's Court for approval.
Applying for approval to extend the test period must be reported fifteen days before the expiration of the test period. If the people's court with the power to make a ruling disagrees, it shall make a ruling five days before the expiration of the trial period.
If the Supreme People's Court applies to extend the trial period due to special circumstances, it may extend the trial period by one to three months upon review and approval. If the case cannot be closed upon expiration, you can apply again.