Who has the right to file a motion to review the materials of a criminal case
Articles 221, 222 and 290 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine guarantee access to the materials of criminal proceedings for certain participants — the suspect or accused, their defence counsel, the victim, their representative, as well as the representative of a legal entity.
This confirms that the law clearly defines who has the right to access criminal case files.

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Procedure for filing a petition: deadlines, stages, possible pitfalls
- Submission – through the court office or the investigating authority, in person or by registered mail.
- Consideration – in accordance with Article 317 of the CPC, after the case is assigned, the court must grant access within 10 days upon request.
- Review – takes place in the courtroom (no removal of materials is allowed), copies or photos may be made.
- Possible risks: refusal is unlawful in the absence of valid grounds; it is advisable to provide for the possibility of appeal or referral to another instance.
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ConclusionOur service ‘petition for access to criminal case materials’ provides a clear, legal and effective way to access evidence in your case. We prepare a document tailored to your individual circumstances, submit it without errors and respond quickly to court decisions. This is real support when it comes to protecting your rights.