Summoning Certain Individuals in Cases Involving Juvenile Offenders: Protection for the Minor or Just Another Formality to Fulfill?

The article titled “Summoning Certain Individuals in Cases Involving Juvenile Offenders: Protection for the Minor or Just Another Formality to Be Fulfilled?”, written by Larisa-Manuela Mihuț, was published in A.U.B.D. – Legal Forum No. 2/2026.

The objective of this study is, on the one hand, to summarize the criticisms that can be leveled against the derogatory provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure concerning persons summoned to appear in criminal proceedings against a minor suspect or defendant and, on the other hand, to propose solutions for addressing the legislative vulnerabilities identified in this area. The study also refers to case law decisions relevant to the subject at hand.