Informe del Agente fiscal del circuito de Bogotá

Abstract

The image contains news about the report of the Fiscal Agent of the Bogotá Circuit addressed to the State Attorney. The report highlights several aspects related to criminal legislation and the administration of justice in Colombia at the end of the 19th century. The need to reform criminal laws is raised to address various drawbacks identified in the legal system. Among the proposed reforms are the harmonization of criminal procedure with the Penal Code, especially with regard to bail and bail bonds, and the definition and application of corporal punishment, as well as the modification of jury draws in courts. of Bogotá to speed up the process. In addition, the powers between Circuit Judges and the State judge are discussed, the need to maintain confidentiality in the investigation of criminal proceedings and the restitution of objects seized in criminal cases. The report also deals with ways of evading justice by those accused of serious crimes, the extension of the right of appeal and the breakdown of documents in criminal cases. News published in the State Registry. August 20, 1879.