Criminal defence in Italy — reachable 24 hours

Reporting a crime in italy denuncia or querela

Avv. Massimo Romano · updated 15/08/2026

This page is being written. It covers reporting a crime in italy denuncia or querela 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. 336 c.p.p.; termine art. 124 c.p.
Checked 15/08/2026.

In short

This page covers reporting a crime in italy denuncia or querela 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. 336 c.p.p.; termine art. 124 c.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 report a crime in Italy as a foreigner?
  • What is the difference between denuncia and querela?
  • How long do I have to file a querela in Italy?
  • Can I file a police report in Italy in English?
  • I was robbed in Italy. What do I do?

Provisions relied on

  • Art. 336 c.p.p.; termine art. 124 c.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.

Site map · All topics · Sito in italiano