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How long does an italian criminal case take

Avv. Massimo Romano · updated 15/08/2026

This page is being written. It covers how long does an italian criminal case take under Italian law for people who are not Italian. The provision it relies on and the questions it answers are below; for an answer today, call us.

Provision: Art. 344-bis c.p.p. (improcedibilita); dati Ministero della giustizia
Checked 15/08/2026.

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This page covers how long does an italian criminal case take for people who are not Italian. It is being written now. Below is what it will set out and the Italian provision it relies on. If you need an answer on this today, call — we answer at any hour.

Governing provision: Art. 344-bis c.p.p. (improcedibilita); dati Ministero della giustizia

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Questions it answers

  • How long does a criminal case take in Italy?
  • Why do Italian cases take so long?

Provisions relied on

  • Art. 344-bis c.p.p. (improcedibilita); dati Ministero della giustizia

Checked 15/08/2026. Italian sentencing provisions change; if you are reading this long afterwards, ask us to confirm.

Avv. Massimo Romano — Italian criminal defence lawyer, Naples Bar no. 14553, admitted to plead before the Court of Cassation since 23 October 2015.

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