Генеральная прокуратура Российской Федерации
Генпрокуратура
Summary
The Prosecutor General's Office (Генеральная прокуратура) exercises constitutional supervisory authority over legality across all government agencies, including the MVD (police) and FSIN (prison service), under Federal Law 2202-1 (1992). It may issue binding orders (представления) requiring agencies to remedy identified violations, refer criminal matters to the Investigative Committee, and participate jointly in investigations. It has broad statutory access to agency records. The Prosecutor General is appointed by the Federation Council on the President's proposal; practical independence is limited.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Federal Law on the Prokuratura of the Russian Federation
- Citation
- Federal Law 2202-1 of 17 January 1992 (as amended)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Supervisory oversight of legality (nadzor) over all federal and regional agencies including the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD, police), Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), and other law-enforcement bodies; issues binding demands (представления) to eliminate violations of law.