How long does it take to complete a criminal case investigation? According to the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China", general criminal cases go through three stages, namely the

How long does it take to complete a criminal case investigation? According to the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China", general criminal cases go through three stages, namely the investigation stage (public security organs), the review and prosecution stage (People's Procuratorate) and the trial stage (People's Court). ? During the investigation stage, the public security organ will take him into criminal detention according to the circumstances, and submit the case to the procuratorate for approval of arrest within three days, which can be extended by one to four days, and up to 30 days. The prosecutor's office usually decides whether to approve the arrest within seven days, and the fastest time at this stage can be 3-10 days. The investigation period after arrest shall generally not exceed two months. For complex cases, it may be extended by one month with the approval of the People's Procuratorate at the next higher level. If it is an area with inconvenient transportation, major criminal group cases, fugitive crimes, etc. , it can be extended for another two months with the approval of the Provincial Procuratorate. For criminal suspects who may be sentenced to less than ten years in prison, the sentence may be extended for another two months with the approval of the Provincial Procuratorate. The review and prosecution stage generally lasts for one month, and can be extended for half a month if the circumstances are serious and complicated. If the procuratorate deems that supplementary investigation is necessary after review, it may return the case to the public security organ for supplementary investigation or conduct its own investigation. The supplementary investigation shall be completed within one month, and the supplementary investigation shall be limited to two times. During the trial stage, if there is no appeal or protest, it usually takes two months, and the maximum is six months. In summary, for criminal cases, there are only provisions on the maximum time for settlement, but not the fastest time for settlement. According to Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, after the people's court accepts a public prosecution case, it shall pronounce a verdict within two months, and no more than three months at the latest. For cases in which the death penalty may be imposed or incidental civil litigation cases, where one of the circumstances stipulated in Article 158 of this Law occurs, an extension of three months may be granted with the approval of the people's court at the next higher level; if an extension is required due to special circumstances, the extension may be extended for three months. It should be submitted to the Supreme People's Court for approval. If the people's court changes its jurisdiction, the calculation shall start from the date when the changed people's court receives the case. After the People's Procuratorate completes the supplementary investigation and transfers the case to the People's Court, the People's Court shall recalculate the trial period.