Public policies on criminal justice and service quality in flagrancy units

Valles Celiz R.; Ramírez Choque J.W.; Quintana Paima J.G. · Revista Venezolana de Gerencia (2026) · DOI: 10.52080/rvgluz.31.115.2

Resumen

In Peru, public criminal justice policies have undergone a significant transformation with the implementation of the Flagrant Offense Units, established under Legislative Decree 1194 and strengthened by Law 32348, which creates the national specialized justice system for flagrant offenses. This study analyzes how policies aimed at immediate proceedings affect the quality of criminal justice services. A basic research study was conducted, employing a qualitative and hermeneutic approach, with a descriptive scope and grounded in grounded theory. Interviews were conducted with seven judges, seven prosecutors, and six public defenders who participate in these units, and the information was processed using qualitative analysis software. Additionally, normative, jurisprudential, and academic sources were reviewed to contextualize the findings and strengthen the triangulation of the qualitative analysis. The results demonstrate the consolidation of an inter-institutional model that coordinates the Judiciary, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the National Police, and the Public Defender’s Office, leading to reduced processing times and improved public perception. However, tensions remain regarding the right to defense and the assessment of the defendant’s mental state. It is concluded that these policies represent a paradigm shift that requires regulatory and institutional adjustments to consolidate a model that fully guarantees due process.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa; Universidad Tecnológica del Perú; Universidad Nacional del Santa