File a criminal complaint to the Criminal Police

If you were a victim or acknowledged a crime, you may file a complaint to the Polícia Judiciária (Criminal Police). For some crimes, there is a deadline of six months.

For emergency situations, call 112.

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Who can file a criminal complaint to the Criminal Police?

What is the Price to file a criminal complaint to the Criminal Police?

  • It is free of charge.

What is the Deadline to file a criminal complaint to the Criminal Police?

  • For some crimes, you must file the complaint within six months after acknowledging the crime. After this deadline, you lose the right to file a complaint.
  • The best is to file the complaint as soon as possible.

How file a criminal complaint to the Criminal Police?

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On the location

Go to one of the Policia Judiciária (Criminal Police) stations and identify yourself with your Citizen Card (or identity document, passport or residence permit).

You may file a complaint for any crime, even if that crime does not fall within the Policia Judiciária (Criminal Police's) competence. In such cases, your complaint will be forwarded to the Public Prosecution or to another entity which can handle the issue.