Prosecutors Office to the Court of First Instance of Rodos

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ABOUT US

The Prosecutors Office to the Court of First Instance of Rhodes is housed on the ground floor of the Rhodes Judicial Court Building, an old listed public building constructed during the period of the Italian occupation, which constitutes one of the most important historical and architectural buildings of the modern city of Rhodes. It is located at Eleftherias Square and represents a characteristic example of the architectural heritage of the Italian period on the island.

The building complex was gradually developed during the period of the Italian occupation, between 1923 and 1939, and is characterised by elements of Rationalist architecture. It consists of individual buildings and wings that were integrated and used for housing administrative and judicial services.

With its imposing presence and distinctive architectural features, the Judicial Court Building constitutes an important part of the history and cultural identity of Rhodes. The history of the building is directly connected with the transformations experienced by the city during the 20th century, while it remains, to this day, one of the characteristic public buildings of the urban landscape of Rhodes.

The following judicial authorities are housed in this building:

  • The Court of Appeal of Dodekanisa
  • The Prosecutors Office to the Court of Appeal of Dodekanisa
  • The Court of First Instance of Rhodes
  • The Prosecutors Office to the Court of First Instance of Rhodes
COMPETENCES

Its territorial jurisdiction extends over the area falling within the jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance of Rhodes.

It is a judicial authority independent from the courts, acting as a single and indivisible body, with the mission of ensuring compliance with the law, protecting citizens and safeguarding the rules of public order.

The Prosecutors Office to the Court of First Instance of Rhodes is a judicial authority independent from the courts and from the services of the executive branch within the aforementioned Region and its Regional Units. It acts as a single and indivisible body and its mission is to ensure compliance with the law, protect citizens and safeguard the rules of public order.

For the efficient operation of the Service and the fulfilment of its needs, the following Departments operate within the Prosecutors Office to the Court of First Instance of Rhodes:

A. ADMINISTRATIVE, PROTOCOL AND JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

B. COMPLAINTS AND IT DEPARTMENT

C. SUMMONS AND HEARINGS DEPARTMENT

D. SENTENCE ENFORCEMENT – CRIMINAL RECORD AND JUDICIAL ORDERS DEPARTMENT