vádemeléssel

Vádemelés is a Hungarian legal term that translates to "indictment" or "filing of charges." It represents a formal step in the criminal justice process where the prosecutor officially accuses a suspect of committing a crime and requests that the case proceed to trial.

This stage is distinct from an investigation, which aims to gather evidence. Vádemelés occurs after the investigation is concluded and the prosecutor has determined there is sufficient evidence to believe a crime has been committed by the suspect and that a conviction is likely. The indictment is a document outlining the alleged offenses, the relevant laws that were violated, and the evidence supporting these claims.

Upon filing the vádemelés, the case is sent to the court. The court then reviews the indictment to ensure it is legally sound. If the court accepts the vádemelés, the case moves forward to the trial phase. The accused is formally notified of the charges and has the opportunity to respond. In essence, vádemelés signifies the transition from the investigative phase to the judicial phase of a criminal proceeding in Hungary.