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Joining an italian criminal trial as a civil party

Avv. Massimo Romano · updated 15/08/2026

This page is being written. It covers joining an italian criminal trial as a civil party 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: Artt. 76 e 79 c.p.p.
Checked 15/08/2026.

In short

This page covers joining an italian criminal trial as a civil party 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: Artt. 76 e 79 c.p.p.

What this page will set out

  • If you are the injured party
  • What to do now
  • Your options
  • Financial exposure

Questions it answers

  • How do I claim damages in an Italian criminal trial?
  • What is costituzione di parte civile?
  • Can I join an Italian trial as a civil party from abroad?

Provisions relied on

  • Artt. 76 e 79 c.p.p.

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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