Judicial control as a preventive measure
Judicial control is a non-custodial preventive measure under which the suspect remains free but must observe court-imposed obligations.
Definition
Judicial control in Romanian criminal procedure
Judicial control (art. 211-217 CPP) is a non-custodial preventive measure. The suspect remains free but must report to the police, notify any change of address and may be subject to additional obligations: a travel ban, no contact with witnesses or victims, surrender of passport, electronic monitoring or driving prohibition.
It is ordered by the prosecutor during investigation (challengeable within 48 hours) and by the judge thereafter. Wilful breach can lead to escalation to house arrest or pre-trial detention. A "control judiciar pe cauțiune" variant allows release on a financial guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Up to 1 year during investigation, extended in 60-day increments. Up to 5 years for offences punishable by 10+ years in prison.
The judge may replace judicial control with house arrest or pre-trial detention.
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