Abstract
The subject matter of the article is the issue of simplified forms of presenting charges, which
differ from the presentation of charges in the standard mode (applicable in the course of an
investigation), and the reduction of some elements referred to in Article 313 CCP. Therefore,
the article specifies a detailed characteristic of the reduced method of presenting charges,
which is stipulated in Code of Criminal Procedure in relation to three cases: in activities
conducted within the indispensable scope (Article 308 § 2 CCP); in an investigation (Article
325g § 2 CCP); and in an accelerated proceeding (Article 517c § 1 CCP). There is also reference
to the issue of the moment of procedural effectiveness of presenting charges in a simplified
mode, which has not been given sufficient attention in the doctrine and case law so far. It was
decided that the transformation of a simplified proceeding into the in personam phase occurs
when the person conducting an activity finishes informing (or in accordance with Article 325g
§ 1 CCP, notifying) a suspect of the charges. Due to the fact that the provisions concerning
activities within the indispensable scope, an investigation and a simplified proceeding are not
edited in a uniform way, there is a suggestion that the regulations that are in force should be
amended.