imputadoa

Imputadoa is a gender-inclusive form of the Spanish terms imputado and imputada, used to refer to a person who has been accused or formally linked to a crime in a criminal proceeding. It is not a standard term in official legal diction, but appears in some writings and contexts that apply inclusive language to refer to individuals of any gender.

In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, the status corresponding to this term is that the individual has moved from mere investigation to a formal link with the case, such as having allegations or indications presented by the authorities. This status is distinct from investigado (under investigation) and acusado or imputado in certain jurisdictions, where the exact terminology and procedural implications can vary. Generally, being named as imputado/imputada implies certain due-process rights and opportunities to mount a defense, access legal counsel, and participate in the proceedings.

Usage notes and terminology considerations are important. The form imputadoa is a gender-inclusive construction and is more commonly found in informal, academic, or advocacy writing than in official judicial texts. Many style guides prefer using the masculine/imputado or feminine/imputada forms or neutral phrasing such as “persona imputada” to avoid ambiguity. In legal contexts, accuracy and consistency with jurisdictional terminology take priority over inclusive spelling.

See also: imputado, imputada, investigado, acusado, derechos del imputado.