WHAT IS THE SIMPLE TRIAL PROCEDURE?

Simple trial procedure is a regulation introduced in the Code of Criminal Procedure in 2019. Pursuant to this regulation, simple trial procedure is applied for crimes that require a judicial fine as a sanction and a prison sentence of 2 years or less as an upper limit.

IN WHICH CRIMES IS THE SIMPLE TRIAL PROCEDURE APPLIED?

As stated in Article 251 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the crimes for which the simple trial procedure can be applied in the criminal case are the crimes for which a judicial fine and an upper limit of 2 years or less imprisonment are stipulated as sanction. Examples of crimes to which the Simple Trial procedure can be applied;

– The crime of intentionally and negligently endangering traffic safety,

-Abandonment Crime,

– Defamation Offense,

-Perjury of Testimony,

– The crime of escaping the convict and the detainee,

– It can be shown that the intentional injury is committed by negligent behavior. The crimes stated are only examples and may be reproduced.

WHICH COURT IS AUTHORIZED IN THE SIMPLE TRIAL PROCEDURE?

Criminal courts of first instance are the courts in charge of cases and works where the simple trial procedure will be applied. If a crime within the scope of the simple trial procedure falls within the jurisdiction of the high criminal court, the simple trial procedure cannot be applied in the high criminal court.

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