Summary:

In view of the need to achieve the objective of the criminal proceeding in the form of the need to terminate the proceedings within a reasonable time, it would seem reasonable to use the institution of simplified forms of criminal responsibility, including special proceedings. This article presents two options for initiating private prosecution proceeding, namely private indictment and oral or written complaint filed with the Police. The author presents problems of both – factual and legal – nature, taking into account the possibility of their practical application.

Key words: private prosecution proceeding, initiation of proceeding, private indictment, complaint at the Police