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Who carries out investigation for election-related criminal offenses?

Croatia

Croatia

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  • Police
  • Public prosecutor
  • Govnerment bodies involved in criminal proceedings; State Attorney s Office investigator
Source

Name: Criminal Law

Enactment: 1st of January2013

Quote:

Violation of the Freedom to Vote

Link: http://www.propisi.hr/print.php?id=11365


 

Political Activity and Electoral CampaignFinancing Act  

11 February 2011

http://www.sabor.hr/Default.aspx?art=38452&sec=3253

IX. Penalties

See articles 43-49

Article49

 

Anycharges for the foregoing offences shall be brought by the public prosecutorbefore the competent court.
The State Audit Office and the National Elections Commission shall, within thelimits of their jurisdiction, notify the Public Prosecution Service of anyidentified breach of this Act and deliver thereto all documents pertaining tothe concerned case.

Comment

Thereare no specific provisions for election-related criminal offenses (other than campaign finance infractions). Therefore, werefer to the general investigation and prosecution of criminal offences.

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