You may need to report a crime in Romania either if you are the victim of the crime or if you know someone who is the victim.
In either case, the way to report a crime can differ based on whether it is an ongoing situation or something that has already happened.
Urgent and Ongoing Crimes
In urgent cases, the best option is to call the national emergency number 112 or text the number 113 in case a voice call is not possible for whatever reason.
Doing so will alert the police and you will get immediate help, but this option should be kept for serious and urgent matters, not for anything.
Filing a Criminal Complaint to Report a Crime
In cases of crimes that have already happened or that do not need immediate police attention, the way to report a crime is by filing a criminal complaint.
You should direct the complaint to the police station or prosecutor’s office where the crime happened as they will be the ones most likely to be able to help.
What Should a Criminal Complaint Include
In general, you should provide as much information as possible about the crime itself and the perpetrator, assuming that you know these details.
The Romanian Criminal Code provisions that a criminal complaint must include your name and address, a detailed description of the facts, and information about the person responsible.
However, if you do not know all the details, you should at least provide as much information as possible when you report the crime.
If you want to get a general idea of how a Romanian criminal trial works click here.