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Peru Justice Council Cites 91% Flagrancia Resolution, Targets 38 Units Nationwide by Year-End

New protocols aim to sustain the model’s 91.1% resolution rate through standardized coordination.

Overview

  • Judiciary president Janet Tello reported 28,925 flagrancia cases entered and 26,348 resolved, reflecting a 91.1% resolution rate.
  • Authorities plan to operate 38 flagrancia units across 34 judicial districts by the end of 2025, with a mix of model and pilot sites.
  • Of 78 extortion cases handled in these units, courts imposed sentences ranging from 15 years to life in districts including Lima, Callao, La Libertad and Piura.
  • The council adopted agreements to seek Justice Ministry approval of an interinstitutional protocol, enforce immediate-process rules, deploy prosecutors in Puente PiedraVentanilla, and deliver a cross-cutting training plan within 10 days.
  • Justice Minister Walter Martínez said specialized public defenders have been hired for these units but acknowledged continued needs for additional staff and budget.