How to Say "judicial investigation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “judicial investigation” is “sumario” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
the collection of evidence in a criminal case
Examples
El juez está revisando el sumario del caso.
The judge is reviewing the case file.
La policía añadió nuevas pruebas al sumario.
The police added new evidence to the investigation file.
Se ha decretado el secreto de sumario.
The court investigation has been declared confidential.
The specific legal meaning
In legal contexts, 'sumario' refers specifically to the 'preparation phase' where evidence is gathered before a trial.
Confusing with a 'summary judgment'
Mistake: “Using 'sumario' to mean a quick verdict.”
Correction: In law, 'sumario' is the investigation file itself, though 'juicio sumario' refers to a quick trial.
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