What is the Expedited Trial Procedure?

The Expedited Trial Procedure is a judicial process offered to suspects in minor offenses during the investigation conducted by the public prosecutor. If the suspect accepts the offer:

• The case file is quickly referred to the court,
• The judge conducts a brief hearing and delivers the verdict,
• The sentence is reduced,
• The process is generally completed on the same day or within a very short time.

In this sense, the Expedited Trial Procedure is a fast, effective, and practical method of criminal prosecution.

In Which Crimes is the Expedited Trial Procedure Applied?

According to Article 6 of the Expedited Trial Regulation, if a decision to postpone the public case is not made, the expedited trial procedure can be applied in the following crimes.

A. Crimes under the Turkish Penal Code

1. Unauthorized encroachment (TCK 154/2-3)
2. Intentional endangerment of public safety (TCK 170)
3. Endangering traffic safety (TCK 179/2-3)
4. Causing noise (TCK 183)
5. Counterfeiting money (TCK 197/2-3)
6. Breaking a seal (TCK 203)
7. False statements in official documents (TCK 206)
8. Providing a place or means for gambling (TCK 228/1)
9. Using someone else's identity or identity information (TCK 268)

B. Crimes under Law No. 6136

• Crimes regulated in Articles 1, 3, and 5 of Article 13 of the Law on Firearms, Knives and Other Tools
• 15. Crimes listed in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of the same article

These crimes usually involve carrying, possessing, or transporting unlicensed firearms.

C. Crimes under Forest Law No. 6831

• Crimes under Article 93/1 of the Forest Law (e.g., unauthorized construction or cutting within the forest)

D. Crimes under Law No. 1072

• Crimes specified in Article 2 of the Law on Roulette, Tilt, Foosball and Similar Game Devices and Machines

E. Crimes under Cooperative Law No. 1163

• Crimes listed in Supplement 2/1-(1) of the Cooperative Law (e.g., making false statements, keeping inaccurate ledger records)

Purpose of the Expedited Trial Procedure

The main objectives of the Expedited Trial Procedure are:

• Significantly shorten the trial duration
• Reduce the workload of the prosecutor's office and courts
• Allow parties to obtain results quickly
• Ensure justice is administered effectively and practically in minor offenses

For this reason, it is only applied in minor offenses listed in the law.

Expedited Trial Regulation

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