How long does it usually take to close a case at the procuratorate?

When a case reaches the procuratorate, it can usually be closed within one month. After the case is handed over to the court by the procuratorate, the court will generally pronounce a sentence within two months. If the procuratorate deems it unnecessary to prosecute, it may close the case. Public security, procuratorate and court are three links in criminal proceedings, all of which can end criminal proceedings. Generally speaking, the case is closed by the court. Unless the procuratorate decides not to prosecute, which is rare, the way for the procuratorate to end is to go back to the public security department and suggest rejecting not to prosecute. Criminal cases are usually divided into three stages.

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law

Article 149

A case tried by the people's court through ordinary procedures shall be concluded within six months from the date of filing the case. If there are special circumstances that need to be extended, it can be extended for six months with the approval of the president of our hospital; If an extension is needed, it shall be reported to the people's court at a higher level for approval. Article 150

In any of the following circumstances, the lawsuit shall be suspended:

(a) one of the parties dies and needs to wait for the heir to indicate whether to participate in the proceedings;

(2) One party has lost the capacity for litigation and has not yet determined his legal representative;

(3) The legal person or other organization as a party terminates, and the successor of rights and obligations has not been determined;

(4) One party is unable to participate in the litigation due to irresistible reasons;

(five) the case must be based on the trial result of another case, and the other case has not yet been concluded;

(6) Other circumstances in which litigation should be suspended.

After the reasons for suspending the lawsuit are eliminated, the lawsuit will be resumed.