sértettet

Sértettet is a term used in Hungarian law to refer to the person whose rights have been harmed by a crime; in English, this is often rendered as the “injured party” or “victim” in a criminal case. The form sértettet is the accusative singular form of the participle-adjective sértett, which signifies someone who has been harmed or offended.

In the context of criminal procedure, the sértett is a participant whose interests are directly affected by the case. The sértett typically has the right to be informed about developments, to submit statements and evidence, to be heard by the court, and to participate in certain stages of the proceedings. Depending on the system and the case, the sértett may also be allowed to file civil claims for damages related to the crime and may be represented by a lawyer. The status emphasizes the relationship between the crime and the person harmed, and it can influence how the case is conducted and which remedies are available.

Linguistically, sértettet is used when the injured party is the direct object in a sentence, for example in a construction like “A sértettet értesítették a bíróságról.” The broader everyday term for someone harmed by crime is áldozat, but sértett is the formal legal designation within Hungarian criminal procedure.

See also: crime victim, Hungarian criminal procedure, civil action in criminal cases, károsult (damages claimant).