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Complaint to an investigating judge
Deadline calculator for a complaint about an investigator’s inaction
Select the situation and enter the date from which the time limit runs in your case. For Kyiv, this helps avoid losing procedural time before applying to an investigating judge, but does not replace checking investigative jurisdiction, the crime report and correspondence.
Calculation of the 10-day period
The CPC sets 10 days to challenge a decision, action, or inaction by an investigator or prosecutor. For a ruling, the period is usually counted from the day its copy is received.
For a situation where you learned that an investigator or prosecutor failed to take a procedural action.
This may be the date you learned of the omission, the date you received a copy of the order, or the date after the 24-hour period for entering information in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations expired.
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Estimated result
the period is estimated to still be runningCalendar for a complaint to an investigating judge
- Base date
- 23 October 2026
- Start of the period
- 24 October 2026The next calendar day after the selected date.
- Period
- 10 calendar days
- Last day to file a complaint
- 2 November 2026No extension for Saturday or Sunday.
- Deadline status
- the period is estimated to still be running: in 10 days
The calculator does not automatically add the first 24 hours for the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations, determine venue, or check whether the issue falls within Article 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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What this calculation shows
A complaint to an investigating judge under the CPC must be filed promptly. Common situations include failure to enter information in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations after a criminal offense report, failure to take a procedural action, or a ruling by an investigator or prosecutor.
The calculator provides only a calendar reference. Before filing, check whether this specific omission is appealable under Article 303 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which court should hear the complaint, and what evidence of the date the applicant has.
Calculation methodology
Deadline calculation methodology
- The user selects the situation type: inaction, a ruling, or failure to enter information in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations.
- The user enters the base date from which the complaint deadline is calculated in the specific case.
- The calculator starts counting the period on the next calendar day.
- Add 10 calendar days to the reference date, moving a deadline that falls on a weekend.
Calculation example
On June 8, 2026, the applicant in Kyiv received confirmation that the information had not been entered in the ERDR after 24 hours had elapsed.
- Situation: Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations entry after 24 hours
- Base date: 08.06.2026
- Period: 10 calendar days
Estimated last day to complain to the investigating judge: June 18, 2026.
Before filing, attach the criminal offense report, proof of filing, and an explanation of why that date is the relevant starting point.
What to check in the documents
- A criminal offence report or motion that was left without action.
- Ticket, stamp, postal documents, electronic confirmation, or other proof of filing.
- The authority’s response, an extract, a notice, or evidence that no entry was made in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations.
- Information about the pre-trial investigation authority to identify the investigating judge.
Official sources
- Criminal Procedure Code of UkraineArticles 303–304 determine which decisions, actions, or omissions may be challenged before an investigating judge and set a 10-day period.
- CPC of Ukraine: commencement of pre-trial investigationArticle 214 requires information to be entered in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations promptly and no later than 24 hours after a report or notification.
- CPC of Ukraine: procedural deadlinesArticles 115–116 govern calculation and compliance with procedural deadlines.
- Prepared
- The methodology was prepared by the website editorial team based on official sources.
- Checked
- The calculation has been reviewed by a lawyer; no personal data was published.
- Important
- The tool provides a preliminary result and does not replace document review.
Current as of . The calculation is preliminary and depends on the documents and circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
From what date should a complaint concerning the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations be counted?
First establish the date the criminal offense report was filed and when the 24-hour period to enter the information expired. The calculator does not add those 24 hours automatically, so enter a base date that has already been checked.
Can I complain without written proof of the application?
You can try, but this is a weak position. For court, it matters to show when and what exactly was filed: a receipt, incoming reference number, postal receipt, electronic confirmation, or other evidence.
Where to file a complaint in Kyiv?
Usually, a complaint is filed with the investigating judge of the local court connected to the pre-trial investigation authority. Check the specific court based on jurisdiction and the authority’s address.
What to do if 10 days have passed?
Need to check whether the base date is correct, whether there are valid reasons for missing the deadline, and whether it can be shown that the applicant learned of the inaction later.
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Need to appeal inaction within the time limit?
Submit an application if you need to check the application, base date, jurisdiction, and package for an investigating judge in Kyiv.
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