Criminal Justice Collaboration

Criminal Justice Collaboration

Criminal Justice Collaboration

Public Outreach & Community Engagement

Public Outreach & Community Engagement

Public Outreach & Community Engagement

Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach

Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach

Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach

Legislative Development & Law Reform

Legislative Development & Law Reform

Legislative Development & Law Reform

About

The Director of Public Prosecutions (the “DPP”) is a duly qualified attorney-at-law who has been appointed pursuant to Section 50 of the Constitution of Belize, to be in charge of public prosecutions in Belize. The DPP has the power to, among other things, institute, and undertake criminal proceedings against any person before any court of law (other than a court-martial) in respect of any offence alleged to have been committed by that person.

Our Vision

To create a well-trained, highly motivated, and dedicated staff that works alongside the other stakeholders in the criminal system to ensure that offenders are brought to justice timely and fairly.

Our Mission

To deliver justice through the fair, independent, and fearless prosecution of criminal offenders.

Service Directory

Criminal Justice Collaboration

Participating in specialized committees and criminal justice boards to streamline legal processes, reduce judicial delay, and improve institutional efficiency.

Public Outreach & Community Engagement

Conducting community outreach campaigns to demystify the criminal justice system, explain the mandate of the ODPP, and foster public trust.

Youth Legal Awareness & School Outreach

Delivering targeted educational presentations in schools nationwide to equip youth with critical legal literacy, focusing specifically on the legal definitions and consequences of sexual offences and cyberbullying. Contact: To submit a formal request for educational presentations, please email us at: [Insert Email Address].

Step by Step Guides

Reporting a Crime

If a crime has been committed against you or you have witnessed a crime being committed, visit the nearest police station to make a report.

The Court Process

After the accused has been charged with an offence, he will be taken to the Magistrate Court, on the next working day, where he will then be arraigned.

The Trail Process

At the trial stage, the accused will be rearraigned (the charge will be read out to him or her).

Witnesses and Victims

A witness is anyone who has useful information that can help in proving that the accused committed the crime.

News and Announcements

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Public Resources

Our Legal Team

Past Directors Tenure
Cheryl-Lynn Vidal 2008-PRESENT
Lutchman Sooknandan (AG) 2002-2008
Kirk Anderson 2002
Rory Field 1999
Adolf Lucas, Sr. 1997-1999
T. Walaliyadde 1997
A. Fernando 1995-1997
Lutchman Sooknandan (AG) 1993-1995
Troadio Gonzalez 1991-1993
F. Lumor (AG) 1989-1991
George Singh 1986-1989

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Welcome

Welcome to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

The ODPP is committed to upholding justice, protecting rights, and serving the public through fair, independent, and effective prosecution.

Explore our website to learn more about our mandate, functions, legal framework, organizational structure, staff, and jurisdiction.