Law on the Organization of Criminal Investigation Agencies No. 99/2015/QH13

✦ Tóm lược thông minh

The Law on the Organization of Criminal Investigation Agencies stipulates the organization, tasks, and powers of criminal investigation agencies within the People's Public Security and the People's Armed Forces. This Law applies to investigative agencies, agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities, investigators, and other positions in criminal investigations. These agencies must comply with the Constitution and laws, ensuring independence and objectivity in criminal investigative activities.

Đối tượng áp dụng

Investigative agencies, agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities, investigators, investigative officers of investigative agencies; heads, deputy heads, and investigative officers of agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities.

Các điểm cốt lõi

The Security Investigation Agency of the Ministry of Public Security and its levels have the right to initiate criminal cases, investigate serious and complex crimes;
The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Ministry of Public Security conducts investigations into criminal cases involving offenses under the jurisdiction of the People's Court;
Border Guard units are responsible for receiving reports and information about crimes specified in Chapter XIII and Articles 150-350 of the Penal Code in their areas of management;
Forest Protection Agencies, upon discovering crimes specified in Articles 232-345 of the Penal Code, have the right to initiate criminal cases, inspect crime scenes, and take statements;
Agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities must implement requests in writing from investigative agencies.

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

Promote transparency in criminal investigative activities, reduce errors and wrongful convictions;
Facilitate closer cooperation among functional agencies in investigating crimes, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of crime prevention and suppression efforts.
However, it may also impose additional organizational and human resource burdens on units carrying out these tasks.
Provisions on delegated investigations help strengthen coordination between investigative agencies, but transparency must be ensured during this process.

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

Which agency has the authority to initiate criminal cases?

Only investigative agencies and agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities have the authority to initiate criminal cases.

What is the time limit for transferring case files to the Prosecutor's Office?

Within one month from the date of the decision to initiate a criminal case if the offense is less serious; within seven days if the offense is serious, very serious, or extremely serious.

Which agencies are responsible for coordinating with investigative units?

Surveillance units are responsible for supporting and implementing the requirements of the head, deputy head of the investigative agency, investigator, and the head, deputy head of agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities in investigative activities.

Which agency has the authority to delegate investigations?

Investigative agencies may delegate to other investigative agencies to conduct certain investigative activities when necessary, but specific requirements must be clearly stated.

What responsibilities do heads of public security and armed forces agencies have in criminal investigative activities?

Within the scope of their duties and powers, heads of public security and armed forces agencies at all levels must comply with legal provisions to ensure independence and objectivity in decisions and procedural actions, and direct support forces for criminal investigative activities.

Toàn văn

OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 99/2015/QH13

Date: November 26, 2015

LAW

ORGANIZATION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BODIES

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On the basis of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

The National Assembly promulgates the Law on the organization of criminal investigation bodies.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Law stipulates principles for organizing criminal investigations; the organizational structure, tasks, and powers of criminal investigation bodies; the tasks and powers of bodies assigned to conduct certain investigative activities; investigators and other positions in criminal investigations; relationships of division of labor, coordination, and supervision in criminal investigative activities; ensuring conditions for criminal investigative activities and the responsibilities of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Criminal investigation bodies, bodies assigned to conduct certain investigative activities.

2. Heads, Deputy Heads, Investigators, Investigative Officers of criminal investigation bodies; Heads, Deputy Heads, and Investigative Officers of bodies assigned to conduct certain investigative activities.

3. Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Article 3. Principles of Organizing Criminal Investigations

1. Compliance with the Constitution and laws.

2. Ensuring centralized, unified, effective command and control; clear and detailed division of labor, avoiding overlap and being strictly supervised; conducting timely, swift, accurate, objective, comprehensive, and thorough investigations without letting crimes go unpunished or innocent people be wrongfully accused.

3. Lower-level criminal investigation bodies are subject to business guidance and direction from higher-level criminal investigation bodies; individuals are responsible before their superiors and the law for their actions and decisions.

4. Only bodies and persons with authority as prescribed in this Law may conduct criminal investigative activities.

Article 4. System of Criminal Investigation Bodies

1. Criminal investigation bodies of the People's Public Security.

2. Criminal investigation bodies within the People's Armed Forces.

3. Criminal investigation body of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

Article 5. Criminal Investigation Bodies of the People's Public Security

1. Security Investigation Department of the Ministry of Public Security; Security Investigation Departments of provincial and centrally-administered city public security services (hereinafter referred to collectively as Security Investigation Departments of provincial-level public security services).

2. Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of Public Security; Criminal Investigation Departments of provincial and centrally-administered city public security services (hereinafter referred to collectively as Criminal Investigation Departments of provincial-level public security services); Criminal Investigation Departments of district and town public security offices (hereinafter referred to collectively as Criminal Investigation Departments of district-level public security offices).

Article 6. Criminal Investigation Bodies within the People's Armed Forces

1. Security Investigation Department of the Ministry of National Defense; Security Investigation Departments of military regions and equivalent units.

2. Criminal Investigation Department of the Ministry of National Defense; Criminal Investigation Departments of military regions and equivalent units; Criminal Investigation Departments of areas.

Article 7. Criminal Investigation Body of the Supreme People's Procuracy

1. Criminal Investigation Department of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

2. Criminal Investigation Department of the Central Military Procuracy.

Article 8. Duties and Powers of the Investigation Authority

1. Receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses and requests for prosecution initiation.

2. Receiving case files transferred by bodies assigned to conduct certain investigative activities.

3. Conducting investigations into criminal offenses, applying all measures prescribed by law to discover and determine criminal offenses and the perpetrators thereof; preparing case files and recommending prosecution.

4. Identifying the causes and conditions of criminal offenses and requesting relevant agencies and organizations to apply preventive and remedial measures.

Article 9. Agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities

1. Agencies of the Border Guard Force assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Border Guard Reconnaissance General Department; the General Department for Drug Prevention and Combating Crime; the Special Task Force for Drug Prevention and Combating Crime; the Provincial Border Guard Command; the Border Gate Command; and the Border Guard Post.

2. Agencies of the Customs assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Anti-Smuggling Investigation General Department; the Post-Customs Clearance Inspection General Department; the Provincial Customs Department; and the Customs Sub-department at border gates.

3. Agencies of the Forest Protection assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Forest Protection General Department; the Regional Forest Protection Sub-department; the Provincial Forest Protection Sub-department; and the Forest Protection Station.

4. Agencies of the Coast Guard Force assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Coast Guard Command; the Coast Guard Region Command; the Operations and Law Department; the Special Task Force for Combating Drug Crimes; the Coast Guard Flotilla; the Coast Guard Squadron; and the Operations Team.

5. Agencies of the Fisheries Inspection assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Fisheries Inspection General Department; and the Regional Fisheries Inspection Sub-department.

6. Agencies of the People's Public Security assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include the Immigration Management General Department; the security service departments under the Ministry of Public Security; the Immigration Management Department; the security service departments under the provincial public security organs (hereinafter referred to collectively as provincial-level public security organs) and the Security Teams under the county-level public security organs (hereinafter referred to collectively as county-level public security organs); the Traffic Police General Department; the Firefighting and Rescue General Department; the Environmental Crime Prevention and Control General Department; the High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control General Department; the Traffic Police Departments; the Firefighting and Rescue Departments; the Environmental Crime Prevention and Control Departments; the High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control Departments; the Provincial Firefighting and Rescue Units; and the Prisons.

7. Other agencies within the People's Army assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities include Prisons, independent units at the regiment level and equivalent.

Article 10. Tasks and Authorities of Agencies Assigned Certain Investigative Activities

Agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities shall, when performing their duties within their respective areas of management and upon receiving reports of criminal offenses or discovering criminal acts that warrant criminal prosecution, carry out inspection, verification, and investigation activities in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law.

Article 11. Supervision of Compliance with Laws in Investigative Activities

1. The Prosecutor's Office supervises compliance with laws in investigative activities to ensure that investigative activities conducted by the Investigative Agency and agencies assigned certain investigative activities comply with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law; it must promptly identify and request, propose to the Investigative Agency and agencies assigned certain investigative activities to rectify violations of law in investigative activities.

2. The Investigative Agency and agencies assigned certain investigative activities implement requests and decisions of the Prosecutor's Office in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code; they examine, resolve, and respond to proposals of the Prosecutor's Office in accordance with the law.

Article 12. Responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and individuals in criminal investigation activities

1. Agencies, organizations, and individuals have the right and obligation to detect, report, and provide information about crimes and criminal incidents, and to propose criminal prosecution; they are responsible for implementing requests, decisions, and creating conditions for the Criminal Investigation Agency, agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities, and persons with authority to investigate criminal cases to perform their duties and powers in criminal investigation activities.

2. State agencies have the responsibility to immediately notify the Criminal Investigation Agency of all criminal acts occurring within their agencies and in their areas of management; they have the right to propose and send relevant documents to the Criminal Investigation Agency for consideration of prosecution against those who commit criminal acts; they must implement requests and create conditions for the Criminal Investigation Agency, agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities, and persons with authority to investigate criminal cases to carry out investigative tasks.

3. The Criminal Investigation Agency, agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities, are responsible for receiving, examining, and resolving reports of crimes, information on criminal offenses, and proposals for prosecution; they must inform the results of resolution to agencies, organizations, and individuals who have proposed, reported, or provided information on criminal offenses and must apply necessary measures to protect those who have reported criminal offenses.

Article 13. Supervision by agencies, organizations, and elected representatives over criminal investigation activities

The National Assembly, agencies of the National Assembly, Delegations of National Assembly members, National Assembly deputies, People's Councils, People's Council deputies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and member organizations of the Front supervise the investigative activities of the Criminal Investigation Agency, agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities, and persons with authority to investigate criminal cases according to the provisions of the law.

Within their scope of responsibility, the Criminal Investigation Agency, agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities, must examine, resolve, and inform the results of resolution to agencies, organizations, and individuals who have requested or proposed according to the provisions of the law.

Article 14. Prohibited Acts

1. Altering case files; pursuing criminal liability for persons without criminal acts; failing to pursue criminal liability for persons whose criminal acts warrant such pursuit; making unlawful decisions; compelling others to act unlawfully; disclosing confidential investigative information; unlawfully interfering with criminal investigation activities.

2. Torturing, using cruel methods, or treating, punishing brutally, inhumanly, degrading human dignity, or any other form that infringes upon the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations, and individuals.

3. Obstructing suspects, detainees, defendants from exercising their right to self-defense, seeking legal assistance from lawyers or others, legal aid; the right to appeal, report complaints; the right to compensation for material and moral damages and restoration of reputation.

4. Obstructing defense counsel and legal aid providers from performing their duties of defense and legal aid as prescribed by law.

5. Resisting, obstructing, organizing, inciting, instigating, coercing others to resist or obstruct criminal investigation activities; infringing upon the lives, health, reputation, human dignity, property of criminal investigation personnel.

Chapter II

ORGANIZATION OF THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S POLICE

Section 1

ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT

Article 15. Organizational Structure of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency

1. The organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security includes investigation rooms, specialized rooms, and the Office of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency.

2. The organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under provincial public security agencies includes investigation teams, specialized teams, and the support staff of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency.

Article 16. Tasks and Authorities of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security

1. Organizing criminal duty shifts, receiving reports of crimes, information about crimes, and requests for prosecution; classifying and directly handling reports of crimes, information about crimes, and requests for prosecution within its jurisdiction or immediately transferring them to competent authorities for resolution.

2. Conducting investigations into serious and complex criminal cases involving multiple provinces or centrally-administered cities, or having foreign elements, within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under provincial public security agencies as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 17 of this Law if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigations; particularly serious criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency of the People's Public Security Force ordered by the Supreme People's Court Judicial Council to be re-investigated.

3. Directing and guiding investigative techniques and inspecting compliance with laws and investigative techniques in crime investigation and handling activities of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under provincial public security agencies; guiding relevant national security agencies under provincial public security agencies assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities to perform investigative activities.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Organizing summaries and evaluations of work related to receiving and resolving reports of crimes, information about crimes, and requests for prosecution, and investigative and crime handling work within the scope of tasks and authorities of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency of the People's Public Security Force.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 17. Tasks and Authorities of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under Provincial Public Security Agencies

2. Conducting investigations into criminal cases concerning crimes specified in Chapter XIII, Chapter XXVI, and crimes specified in Articles 207, 208, 282, 283, 284, 299, 300, 303, 304, 305, 309, 337, 338, 347, 348, 349, and 350 of the Penal Code when such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of the People's Courts; conducting investigations into other criminal cases related to national security or to ensure objectivity according to the assignment of the Minister of Public Security.

3. Guiding relevant national security agencies under provincial public security agencies assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities to perform investigative activities.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Organizing summaries and evaluations of work related to receiving and resolving reports of crimes, information about crimes, and requests for prosecution, and investigative and crime handling work of the national security force under provincial public security agencies and reporting to the head of the Criminal Investigation Security Agency under the Ministry of Public Security.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Section 2

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION POLICE AGENCY

Article 18. Organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Agency

1. The organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security includes:

a) Office of the Criminal Investigation Agency;

b) Criminal Police Department for investigating crimes related to social order and safety (referred to as Criminal Police Department);

c) Criminal Police Department for investigating corruption, economic and official crimes;

d) Criminal Police Department for investigating drug-related crimes;

đ) Criminal Police Department for investigating smuggling, illegal transportation of goods across borders, production and sale of counterfeit and prohibited goods, and infringement of intellectual property rights (referred to as Criminal Police Department for Smuggling Crimes).

2. The organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Agency under provincial public security departments includes:

a) Office of the Criminal Investigation Agency;

b) Criminal Investigation Division for crimes related to social order and safety (referred to as Criminal Investigation Division);

c) Criminal Investigation Division for corruption, economic and official crimes;

d) Criminal Investigation Division for drug-related crimes;

đ) Criminal Investigation Division for smuggling, illegal transportation of goods across borders, production and sale of counterfeit and prohibited goods, and infringement of intellectual property rights (referred to as Criminal Investigation Division for Smuggling Crimes).

3. The organizational structure of the Criminal Investigation Agency under county-level public security departments includes:

a) General Investigation Team;

b) Criminal Investigation Division for crimes related to social order and safety (referred to as Criminal Investigation Division);

c) Criminal Investigation Division for economic and official crimes;

d) Criminal Investigation Division for drug-related crimes. Based on the crime situation and practical requirements, the Minister of Public Security decides to establish from one to four teams within the Criminal Investigation Agency of county-level public security departments as stipulated herein; decides to dissolve, merge, or streamline the units within the Criminal Investigation Agency of county-level public security departments.

Article 19. Tasks and powers of the Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security

1. Organizing criminal duty shifts, receiving reports of criminal offenses, information about criminal offenses, and requests for prosecution; classifying and handling reports of criminal offenses, information about criminal offenses, and requests for prosecution within its jurisdiction or immediately transferring them to competent authorities for handling.

2. Conducting investigations into criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency under provincial public security departments concerning particularly serious and complex crimes occurring in multiple provinces or centrally-administered cities, or organized transnational crimes if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigations; particularly serious cases within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency ordered by the Supreme People's Court's Judicial Council to be re-investigated.

3. Guiding and directing investigative procedures and supervising compliance with laws and procedures in the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, information about criminal offenses, and requests for prosecution, and in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses by Criminal Investigation Agencies under provincial and county-level public security departments; guiding agencies of the People's Public Security Force assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities to perform such investigative activities.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Organizing mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, information about criminal offenses, and requests for prosecution, and the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses within the tasks and powers of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the People's Public Security Force.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 20. Tasks and Authorities of the Provincial Public Security Investigation Agency

2. Conduct criminal investigations into criminal cases concerning offenses prescribed in Clause 2 of Article 21 of this Law when such offenses fall within the jurisdiction of the People's Court of the province or centrally-administered city or occur across multiple districts, towns, cities under provinces or centrally-administered cities, involve organized crime or have foreign elements, if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigation.

3. Guide and direct investigative procedures and supervise compliance with laws and procedures in the work of receiving and handling reports of crimes, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigations and prosecutions by the County-level Public Security Investigation Agency; guide relevant agencies of the People's Public Security assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities to perform investigative activities.

4. Propose relevant agencies and organizations to apply measures to eliminate causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes.

5. Organize mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of crimes, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigations and prosecutions within the scope of functions, tasks, and authorities of the Provincial Public Security Investigation Agency and the County-level Public Security Investigation Agency.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 21. Tasks and Authorities of the County-level Public Security Investigation Agency

2. Conduct criminal investigations into criminal cases concerning offenses prescribed from Chapter XIV to Chapter XXIV of the Criminal Code when such offenses fall within the jurisdiction of the People's Court at the county level, except for offenses within the jurisdiction of the Investigation Agency of the Supreme Procuracy and the National Security Investigation Agency of the Ministry of Public Security.

3. Propose relevant agencies and organizations to apply measures to eliminate causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes.

4. Supervise and guide the Public Security Police Station, Town Police Station, and Village Police Station in performing tasks related to receiving, checking, and preliminary verification of reports of crimes.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Chapter III

ORGANIZATION, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE INVESTIGATION AGENCY IN THE PEOPLE'S ARMY

Section 1

ORGANIZATION, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTIGATION AGENCY IN THE PEOPLE'S ARMY

Article 22. Organization of the National Security Investigation Agency in the People's Army

1. The organization of the National Security Investigation Agency of the Ministry of National Defense includes investigation rooms, specialized departments, and supporting staff.

2. The organization of the National Security Investigation Agency of the Military Region and equivalent units includes an investigation board and supporting staff.

Based on the tasks and organization of the People's Army during each period, the Government shall submit to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for decision on establishing or dissolving the National Security Investigation Agency of the Military Region and equivalent units.

Article 23. Tasks and Authorities of the National Security Investigation Agency of the Ministry of National Defense

2. Conduct criminal investigations into cases within the jurisdiction of the National Security Investigation Agency of the Military Region and equivalent units concerning particularly serious and complex offenses occurring across multiple Military Regions and equivalent units or involving foreign elements, if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigation; particularly serious cases within the jurisdiction of the National Security Investigation Agency of the People's Army ordered by the Supreme People's Court to be re-investigated.

3. Guide and direct investigative procedures and supervise compliance with laws and procedures in the activities of investigating and prosecuting crimes by the National Security Investigation Agency of the Military Region and equivalent units; guide border guards, maritime police forces, and other agencies of the People's Army assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities to perform investigative activities according to their authority.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Organize mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of crimes, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigations and prosecutions within the scope of tasks and authorities of the National Security Investigation Agency in the People's Army.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 24. Tasks and Authorities of the Military Security Investigation Agency at Military Region and Equivalent Levels

2. The Military Security Investigation Agency at Military Region and Equivalent Levels shall investigate criminal cases concerning crimes stipulated in Chapter XIII, Chapter XXVI, and crimes stipulated in Articles 207, 208, 282, 283, 284, 299, 300, 303, 304, 305, 309, 337, 338, 347, 348, 349, and 350 of the Criminal Code when such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of the Military Court.

3. Propose relevant agencies and organizations to apply measures to eliminate causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes.

4. Organize mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigation and prosecution activities of the Military Security Investigation Agency at Military Region and Equivalent Levels, and report to the head of the Military Security Investigation Agency under the Ministry of National Defense.

5. Handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Section 2

ORGANIZATION, TASKS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AGENCIES IN THE PEOPLE'S ARMY

Article 25. Organization of the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the People's Army

1. The organization of the Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of National Defense includes investigation rooms, specialized departments, and support staff.

2. The organization of the Criminal Investigation Agency at Military Region and Equivalent Levels includes an investigation board and support staff.

3. The organization of the Criminal Investigation Agency in the Region includes an investigation unit and support staff.

4. Based on the tasks and organization of the People's Army during each period, the Government shall submit to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly for a decision on the establishment, merger, or dissolution of the Criminal Investigation Agencies at Military Region and Equivalent Levels and the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the Region.

Article 26. Tasks and Authorities of the Criminal Investigation Agency under the Ministry of National Defense

2. Conduct investigations of criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agencies at Military Region and Equivalent Levels concerning particularly serious and complex crimes occurring across multiple military regions and equivalent areas, organized transnational crimes if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigations; particularly serious criminal cases within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the People's Army that have been annulled by the Supreme People's Court Presidium for re-investigation.

3. Implement inspections, guidance, and directives on investigative operations and compliance with laws in the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigation and prosecution activities of the Criminal Investigation Agencies at Military Region and Equivalent Levels and the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the Region; guide the Border Guard Force, Coast Guard Forces, and other agencies of the People's Army assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities according to their authority.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Organize mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigation and prosecution activities within the tasks and authorities of the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the People's Army.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 27. Tasks and Authorities of the Criminal Investigation Agencies at Military Region and Equivalent Levels

2. Conduct investigations of criminal cases concerning crimes stipulated in Clause 2, Article 28 of this Law when such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of the Military Court at Military Region and Equivalent Levels or within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the Region if deemed necessary to conduct direct investigations.

3. Provide guidance and directives on investigative operations and compliance with laws and procedures in the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, requests for prosecution initiation, and criminal investigation and prosecution activities of the Criminal Investigation Agencies in the Region; guide other agencies of the People's Army assigned tasks to carry out certain investigative activities according to their authority.

4. Proposing measures to address causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

6. Resolving complaints and accusations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 28. Tasks and Authorities of the Criminal Investigation Agency in the Region

2. Conduct criminal investigations into criminal cases concerning crimes defined in Chapters XIV to XXV of the Penal Code when such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of military courts at the same level, except for crimes under the jurisdiction of the Investigative Agency of the Central Military Procuratorate and the Security Investigation Agency within the People's Army.

3. Propose relevant agencies and organizations to apply measures to eliminate causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes.

4. Organize mid-term and final reviews of the work of receiving and handling reports of criminal offenses, requests for prosecution initiation, and the investigation and handling of crimes within the tasks and authorities of the Criminal Investigation Agency in the Region.

5. Handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Chapter IV

ORGANIZATION, TASKS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY OF THE SUPREME PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

Article 29. Organization of the Investigative Agency of the Supreme People's Procuracy

1. The Investigative Agency of the Supreme People's Procuracy consists of investigative departments and supporting machinery.

2. The Investigative Agency of the Central Military Procuracy consists of an Investigative Department and a support unit.

Article 30. Tasks and Authorities of the Investigative Agency of the Supreme People's Procuracy

2. Conduct investigations into crimes infringing judicial activities, corruption and official misconduct as defined in Chapters XXIII and XXIV of the Penal Code occurring during judicial activities where the perpetrators are officials or civil servants from the Investigative Agency, People's Court, People's Procuracy, enforcement agencies, or persons authorized to conduct judicial activities, provided that such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of the People's Court.

3. Propose relevant agencies and organizations to apply measures to eliminate causes and conditions that lead to the occurrence of crimes.

5. Handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Article 31. Tasks and Authorities of the Investigative Agency of the Central Military Procuracy

2. Conduct investigations into criminal cases concerning crimes defined in Clause 2, Article 30 of this Law when such crimes fall within the jurisdiction of military courts.

3. Propose measures to address the causes and conditions leading to the commission of crimes to relevant agencies and organizations.

5. Handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Chapter V

TASKS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE AGENCIES ASSIGNED TO PERFORM CERTAIN INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES

Article 32. Investigation Tasks and Authorities of the Border Guard

1. When the Border Guard performs its duties within its management domain and discovers crimes defined in Chapter XIII and Articles 150, 151, 152, 153, 188, 189, 192, 193, 195, 207, 227, 235, 236, 242, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 303, 304, 305, 306, 309, 330, 337, 338, 346, 347, 348, 349, and 350 of the Penal Code occurring in border areas on land, coastal areas, islands, and maritime zones under the management of the Border Guard, then the persons specified in Clause 2 of this Article shall have the following tasks and authorities:

a) For minor crimes in cases of immediate detection, with clear evidence and identity of the perpetrator, they shall decide to initiate criminal proceedings, examine the crime scene, search premises, take statements, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the case, request forensic examination if necessary, indict suspects, carry out other investigative measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code, conclude the investigation and transfer the case file to the competent Procuracy within one month from the date of decision to initiate criminal proceedings;

b) For serious, very serious, extremely serious crimes, or minor crimes but complicated cases, they shall decide to initiate criminal proceedings, examine the crime scene, search premises, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the resolution of the case, take statements, request forensic examination if necessary, and transfer the case file to the competent investigative agency within seven days from the date of decision to initiate criminal proceedings;

c) Apply preventive measures and coercive measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code.

2. The Director of the Border Guard Reconnaissance Bureau has the authority stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article for crimes defined in Chapter XIII of the Penal Code.

The Director of the Anti-drug and Crime Prevention Bureau, the Commander of the Special Task Force for Anti-drug and Crime Prevention have the authority stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article for crimes defined in Articles 150, 151, 152, 153, 188, 189, 193, 207, 227, 242, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 304, 305, 309, 337, 338, 346, 347, 348, 349, and 350 of the Penal Code.

The Commander of the Border Guard of a province or centrally-administered city, the Commander of the Port Border Guard, and the Commander of a Border Guard Post have the authority stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article for crimes defined in Chapter XIII and Articles 150, 151, 152, 153, 188, 189, 193, 207, 227, 242, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 304, 305, 309, 337, 338, 346, 347, 348, 349, and 350 of the Penal Code.

The Commander of a Border Guard Post located in remote and far-flung areas has the authority stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article. The Government shall specify the Border Guard Posts in remote and far-flung areas.

3. The Director of the Border Guard Reconnaissance Bureau, the Director of the Anti-drug and Crime Prevention Bureau, the Commander of the Special Task Force for Anti-drug and Crime Prevention, the Commander of the Border Guard of a province or centrally-administered city, the Commander of the Port Border Guard, and the Commander of a Border Guard Post shall directly organize and direct investigative activities within their jurisdiction, decide on the assignment or change of deputy positions in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to amend or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, and handle complaints and accusations according to the Criminal Procedure Code.

When the Director of the Border Guard Investigation Department, the Director of the Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention Department, the Commander of the Special Task Force for Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention, the Commander of the Border Guard Force of the province or centrally governed city, the Commander of the Port Border Guard, and the Station Commander of the Border Guard Station are absent, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the head as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article shall be responsible before the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

4. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, the Deputy Director of the Border Guard Investigation Department, the Deputy Director of the Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention Department, the Deputy Commander of the Special Task Force for Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention, the Deputy Commander of the Border Guard Force of the province or centrally governed city, the Deputy Commander of the Port Border Guard, and the Deputy Station Commander of the Border Guard Station have the right to apply the investigative measures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

5. The Director and Deputy Director of the Border Guard Investigation Department; the Director and Deputy Director of the Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention Department; the Commander and Deputy Commander of the Special Task Force for Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Prevention; the Commander and Deputy Commander of the Border Guard Force of the province or centrally governed city; the Commander and Deputy Commander of the Port Border Guard; and the Station Commander and Deputy Station Commander of the Border Guard Station must be responsible under the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 33. Investigative Duties and Powers of Customs

1. When performing duties within its jurisdiction and discovering crimes as provided for in Articles 188, 189, and 190 of the Criminal Code, the Director of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department, the Director of the Post-Clearance Inspection Department, the Director of the Provincial or Central City Customs Department, and the Head of the Customs Sub-department at the port have the following duties and powers:

a) In cases of minor offenses where the crime is committed on the spot, evidence and the identity of the offender are clear, they decide to initiate a criminal investigation, take statements, seize, temporarily detain, and preserve evidence directly related to the case, search persons and places where goods are stored within the customs control area, request forensic examination when necessary, indict suspects, and carry out other investigative measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code, conclude the investigation, and transfer the case file to the competent Prosecutor's Office within one month from the date of issuing the decision to initiate the criminal investigation;

b) In cases of serious, very serious, or particularly serious offenses, or minor offenses but complicated circumstances, they decide to initiate a criminal investigation, take statements, seize, temporarily detain, and preserve evidence directly related to the case, search persons and places where goods are stored within the customs control area, and transfer the case file to the competent investigative agency within seven days from the date of issuing the decision to initiate the criminal investigation.

2. The Director of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department, the Director of the Post-Clearance Inspection Department, the Director of the Provincial or Central City Customs Department, and the Head of the Customs Sub-department at the port directly organize and direct investigative activities, assign or change deputies in the investigation of criminal cases, inspect investigative activities, decide to change or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, and handle complaints and denunciations according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

When the Director of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department, the Director of the Post-Clearance Inspection Department, the Director of the Provincial or Central City Customs Department, and the Head of the Customs Sub-department at the port are absent, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the head as stipulated in this clause shall be responsible before the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, the Deputy Director of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department, the Deputy Director of the Post-Clearance Inspection Department, the Deputy Director of the Provincial or Central City Customs Department, and the Deputy Head of the Customs Sub-department at the port have the right to apply the investigative measures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The Director and Deputy Director of the Anti-Smuggling Investigation Department; the Director and Deputy Director of the Post-Clearance Inspection Department; the Director and Deputy Director of the Provincial or Central City Customs Department; and the Head and Deputy Head of the Customs Sub-department at the port must be responsible under the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 34. Duties and Authorities of Forest Rangers in Investigation

1. When performing tasks within their jurisdiction and discovering crimes stipulated in Articles 232, 243, 244, 245, 313, and 345 of the Penal Code, the Director of the Forest Ranger Department, the Heads of Regional Forest Ranger Offices, the Heads of Forest Ranger Offices, and the Chiefs of Forest Ranger Stations shall have the following duties and authorities:

a) In cases of minor crimes where the crime is committed in person, the evidence and background of the criminal are clear, they shall decide to initiate criminal proceedings, examine the scene, search premises, take statements, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and documents directly related to the case, request forensic examination when necessary, indict suspects, carry out other investigative measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code, conclude the investigation, and transfer the case file to the competent Prosecutor's Office within one month from the date of decision to initiate criminal proceedings;

b) In cases of serious, very serious, extremely serious crimes, or minor crimes but complicated, they shall decide to initiate criminal proceedings, examine the scene, search premises, take statements, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and documents directly related to the case, and transfer the case file to the competent investigative agency within seven days from the date of decision to initiate criminal proceedings.

2. The Director of the Forest Ranger Department, the Heads of Regional Forest Ranger Offices, the Heads of Forest Ranger Offices, and the Chiefs of Forest Ranger Stations shall directly organize and direct investigative activities, decide on the assignment or change of deputy in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to change or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, handle complaints and denunciations according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. When

the Director of the Forest Ranger Department, the Heads of Regional Forest Ranger Offices, the Heads of Forest Ranger Offices, and the Chiefs of Forest Ranger Stations are absent, a deputy authorized to perform the duties of the head as provided for in this clause shall be responsible before the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, the Deputy Directors of the Forest Ranger Department, the Deputy Heads of Regional Forest Ranger Offices, the Deputy Heads of Forest Ranger Offices, and the Deputy Chiefs of Forest Ranger Stations shall have the authority to apply investigative measures as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The Director and Deputy Director of the Forest Ranger Department; the Heads and Deputy Heads of Regional Forest Ranger Offices; the Heads and Deputy Heads of Forest Ranger Offices; the Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of Forest Ranger Stations shall be responsible under the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 35. Duties and Authorities of Coast Guard Forces in Investigation

1. When performing tasks within their jurisdiction and discovering crimes stipulated in Chapter XIII and Articles 188, 189, 227, 235, 236, 237, 242, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 272, 273, 282, 284, 303, 304, 305, 309, 311, 346, 347, and 348 of the Penal Code occurring in the maritime areas and continental shelf of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam managed by the Coast Guard Forces, those persons specified in Clause 2 of this Article shall have the following duties and authorities:

c) Apply preventive measures and coercive measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code.

2. The Commander of the Coast Guard, the Commanders of Coast Guard Regions, the Director of the Law and Operations Bureau, the Flotilla Commanders, Squadron Commanders, and Team Leaders of Special Operations Teams of the Coast Guard have the authorities as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

The Team Leader of the Special Task Force against Drug Crimes has the authorities as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article for crimes stipulated in Articles 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, and 254 of the Penal Code.

3. The Commander of the Coast Guard, the Commanders of Coast Guard Regions, the Director of the Law and Operations Bureau, the Team Leader of the Special Task Force against Drug Crimes, the Flotilla Commanders, Squadron Commanders, and Team Leaders of Special Operations Teams of the Coast Guard shall directly organize and direct investigative activities within their authority, decide on the assignment or change of deputy in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to change or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, handle complaints and denunciations according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

When the Commander of the Coast Guard, the Commanders of Coast Guard Regions, the Director of the Law and Operations Bureau, the Team Leader of the Special Task Force against Drug Crimes, the Flotilla Commanders, Squadron Commanders, and Team Leaders of Special Operations Teams of the Coast Guard are absent, a deputy authorized to perform the duties of the head as provided for in this clause shall be responsible before the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

4. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, the Deputy Commanders of the Coast Guard, the Deputy Commanders of Coast Guard Regions, the Deputy Directors of the Law and Operations Bureau, the Deputy Team Leaders of the Special Task Force against Drug Crimes, the Deputy Flotilla Commanders, Deputy Squadron Commanders, and Deputy Team Leaders of Special Operations Teams of the Coast Guard shall have the authority to apply investigative measures as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

5. The Commanders and Deputy Commanders of the Coast Guard; the Commanders and Deputy Commanders of Coast Guard Regions; the Directors and Deputy Directors of the Law and Operations Bureau; the Team Leaders and Deputy Team Leaders of the Special Task Force against Drug Crimes; the Flotilla Commanders and Deputy Flotilla Commanders; the Squadron Commanders and Deputy Squadron Commanders; the Team Leaders and Deputy Team Leaders of Special Operations Teams of the Coast Guard shall be responsible under the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 36. Duties and powers of Fisheries Inspection in criminal investigation

1. When performing tasks within their jurisdiction and discovering crimes stipulated in Articles 111, 242, 244, 245, 246, 305, and 311 of the Penal Code occurring in the maritime zones and continental shelves under the management of Fisheries Inspection, the Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department and the Heads of Fisheries Inspection Branches shall have the following duties and powers:

c) Apply preventive measures and coercive measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code.

2. The Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department and the Heads of Fisheries Inspection Branches shall directly organize and direct investigative activities, decide on the allocation or change of deputies in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to amend or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

In the absence of the Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department and the Heads of Fisheries Inspection Branches, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the head as specified herein shall be responsible to the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, Deputy Directors of the Fisheries Inspection Department and Deputy Heads of Fisheries Inspection Branches shall have the power to apply the investigative measures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The Director and Deputy Director of the Fisheries Inspection Department; the Head and Deputy Head of the Fisheries Inspection Branch shall be responsible to the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 37. Duties and powers of investigative agencies under the National Security Force of the People's Public Security assigned to conduct certain investigative activities

1. When performing their duties and discovering events indicating crimes within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the People's Public Security, the Directors and Heads of the security agencies specified in Clause 6 of Article 9 of this Law shall decide to initiate criminal investigations, take statements, examine crime scenes, search, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the case, transfer the case file to the competent Criminal Investigation Agency within seven days from the date of the decision to initiate the investigation.

When performing their duties and discovering events indicating crimes within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Provincial Public Security, the Security Teams at the County Public Security shall immediately pursue and arrest suspects who are fleeing, take statements, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the case, and promptly report to the Criminal Investigation Agency of the Provincial Public Security.

2. The Directors and Heads specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall directly organize and direct investigative activities, decide on the allocation or change of deputies in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to amend or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, handle complaints and denunciations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.

In the absence of the Directors and Heads, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the head as specified herein shall be responsible to the head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, Deputy Directors and Deputy Heads shall have the power to apply the investigative measures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The Directors and Deputy Directors; the Heads and Deputy Heads shall be responsible to the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 38. Tasks and powers of investigation of agencies under the Police force assigned to carry out certain investigative activities.

1. When performing their tasks and discovering events with signs of criminal offenses within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency, the Heads of the Agencies specified in Clause 6, Article 9 of this Law shall decide to initiate criminal cases, take statements, examine crime scenes, search premises, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the case, transfer the case file to the competent Criminal Investigation Agency within seven days from the date of issuing the decision to initiate the case.

In the event that the offender escapes from custody, the Prison Warden shall issue a warrant for arrest and organize forces to capture the escapee.

2. The Heads of the Agencies specified in Clause 1 of this Article shall directly organize and direct investigative activities, decide on the assignment or change of deputy in criminal case investigations, inspect investigative activities, decide to amend or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by deputies, handle complaints and denunciations according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

When the Head is absent, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the Head as stipulated in this clause shall be responsible before the Head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. When assigned to investigate criminal cases, Deputy Heads have the right to apply the investigative measures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

4. The Heads, Deputy Heads of the Agencies must be responsible before the law for their actions and decisions.

Article 39. Tasks and powers of investigation of other agencies in the People's Army assigned to carry out certain investigative activities.

1. When performing their duties, the Prison Wardens who discover events with signs of criminal offenses within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency up to the level requiring criminal responsibility shall decide to initiate criminal cases, examine crime scenes, take statements, search premises, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials directly related to the case, transfer the case file to the competent Criminal Investigation Agency within seven days from the date of issuing the decision to initiate the case.

In the event that the offender escapes from custody, the Prison Warden shall issue a warrant for arrest and organize forces to capture the escapee.

When the Prison Warden is absent, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the Head as stipulated in this clause shall be responsible before the Head and the law for the assigned tasks.

2. When the Commanders of independent units at battalion level and equivalent discover criminal acts within the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Agency in the People's Army occurring in the area where their unit is stationed, they have the right to record the crime scene, take statements, search premises, seize, temporarily detain and preserve evidence and materials related to the criminal act, apply preventive measures according to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, transfer the case file to the competent Criminal Investigation Agency within seven days from the date of issuing the decision to initiate the case.

When the Commander of an independent unit at battalion level and equivalent is absent, a deputy authorized to perform the powers of the Head as stipulated in this clause shall be responsible before the Head and the law for the assigned tasks.

3. The Prison Wardens, Deputy Wardens, Commanders, Deputy Commanders of independent units at battalion level and equivalent must be responsible before the law for their actions and decisions.

Chapter VI

RELATIONSHIP OF ASSIGNMENT AND COOPERATION IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITIES

Article 40. Relations between investigative agencies and agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities

1. The relations between investigative agencies, between the Investigative Agency and agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities, and among agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities shall be relations of division of labor and coordination.

2. The Investigative Agency has the responsibility to guide and direct investigative operations for agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities. Agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities must implement requests in writing from the Investigative Agency.

3. The Investigative Agency has the responsibility to accept case files transferred by agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities within their authority and to notify the results of handling to the agency that transferred the case file.

4. For matters with signs of criminal offenses but not yet clearly determined as to investigative jurisdiction, whichever Investigative Agency discovers first must immediately apply investigative activities as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law; once the investigative jurisdiction is determined, the case shall be transferred to the Investigative Agency with jurisdiction as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code.

5. Agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities, after initiating a criminal case and applying preventive measures within their authority, must immediately send those decisions to the Prosecutor's Office and inform the Investigative Agency with jurisdiction.

6. Units of People's Police, People's Security, and Military Control have the responsibility to support and fulfill the requirements of the Head and Deputy Head of the Investigative Agency, Investigators, and the Head and Deputy Head of agencies assigned to carry out certain investigative activities during investigative activities.

Article 41. Entrusted Investigation

When necessary, the Investigative Agency may entrust another Investigative Agency to conduct certain investigative activities. The decision on entrusting must specify the specific requirements. The entrusted Investigative Agency has the responsibility to fully perform the entrusted tasks within the time requested by the entrusting Investigative Agency.

In cases where the entrusted Investigative Agency cannot perform part or all of the entrusted tasks, it must immediately notify in writing and specify the reasons to the entrusting Investigative Agency.

Article 42. Relations between investigative units and surveillance units

1. The relations between investigative units and surveillance units are relations of coordination and support in detecting, preventing, investigating, handling, and preventing crimes.

2. In relation to investigative units, surveillance units have the following responsibilities:

a) Applying necessary measures as prescribed by law to detect violations of law and provide information to investigative units for investigation and handling;

b) Applying investigative measures to assist investigative units in conducting investigative activities, collecting evidence, preventing crimes, and apprehending criminals;

c) Applying necessary measures to prevent violations of law and crimes according to their functions, tasks, and authorities assigned;

d) Identifying weaknesses and deficiencies in state management, social management, economic management to propose solutions to relevant agencies and organizations;

đ) Applying necessary measures as prescribed by law to limit and eliminate causes and conditions leading to the occurrence of crimes and violations of law.

3. In relation to surveillance units, investigative units have the following responsibilities:

a) Providing information about crimes and criminals to surveillance units to enable them to perform their functions and tasks as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article;

b) Cooperating with surveillance units to assess and identify weaknesses and deficiencies in state management, social management, economic management to propose solutions to relevant agencies and organizations;

c) Assessing the causes and conditions leading to the occurrence of crimes, methods, and means of committing crimes in criminal cases to exchange and coordinate with surveillance units in crime prevention and detection work.

4. The Head of the Investigative Agency decides on the application of necessary measures in coordinating activities between investigative units and surveillance units in criminal investigations. The measures prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of this Article must be kept confidential as prescribed by laws on protecting state secrets.

Article 43. Responsibilities of Heads of Public Security Organs and Military Units at all levels for criminal investigation activities

Within their duties and powers, the Heads of Public Security Organs and Military Units at all levels related to organizing and conducting criminal investigations shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Implement legal provisions correctly to ensure the independence and objectivity in the decisions and procedural acts of Investigators and other positions in criminal investigation activities;

2. Ensure necessary conditions regarding human resources, material infrastructure, technology, equipment, funding, and other necessary conditions for criminal investigation activities;

3. Direct and organize forces to coordinate and support criminal investigation activities;

4. Carry out activities and measures as prescribed by the Law on People's Public Security, the National Security Law, and other relevant laws to collect information and materials needed to support criminal investigation activities;

5. Organize forces to assist judicial organs in applying preventive measures, collecting evidence, and protecting criminal proceedings;

6. Take measures as prescribed by law to prevent actions that obstruct or distort the results of criminal investigations and case handling.

Article 44. Responsibilities of Village, Ward, Town Police Stations

1. Village Police has the responsibility to accept reports of crimes, record initial statements, and immediately transfer reports of crimes along with related documents and items to the competent investigative agency.

2. Ward, Town, and Police Posts have the responsibility to accept reports of crimes, record initial acceptance, conduct preliminary checks and verifications, and immediately transfer reports of crimes along with related documents and items to the competent investigative agency.

3. In cases where Village, Ward, Town, and Police Posts discover, apprehend, or accept persons committing crimes in flagrante delicto or those being sought, they shall seize and temporarily hold weapons and dangerous objects, preserve related documents and items, prepare arrest records, take initial statements, protect the crime scene according to the law; immediately escort the arrested person to the higher-level public security organ or promptly notify the competent investigative agency.

Chapter VII

HEADS AND DEPUTY HEADS OF INVESTIGATIVE ORGANIZATIONS, INVESTIGATORS, AND INVESTIGATION STAFF

Article 45. Investigators

1. Investigators are individuals appointed to perform criminal investigation tasks.

2. Investigators include the following ranks:

a) Junior Investigator;

b) Intermediate Investigator;

c) Senior Investigator.

Article 46. General Standards for Investigators

1. They are Vietnamese citizens loyal to the country and the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, having good moral qualities, integrity, honesty, firm political resolve, and a spirit of resolutely defending socialist rule of law.

2. Having a bachelor's degree in Security, a bachelor's degree in Police, or a bachelor's degree in law or higher.

3. Having worked in legal affairs as stipulated by this Law.

4. Having been trained in investigative techniques.

5. Having health sufficient to fulfill assigned tasks.

Article 47. Standards for Appointment to Junior Investigator Position

A person who meets the standards prescribed in Article 46 of this Law, is a serving People's Police officer, a serving People's Armed Forces officer, a People's Prosecutor official, and satisfies the following conditions may be appointed as a Junior Investigator:

1. Has worked in legal work for at least four years;

2. Possesses the ability to investigate cases involving less serious, serious crimes;

3. Has passed the examination for the Junior Investigator rank.

Article 48. Standards for Appointment to Intermediate Investigator Position

1. A person who meets the standards prescribed in Article 46 of this Law and satisfies the following conditions may be appointed as an Intermediate Investigator:

a) Has been a Junior Investigator for at least five years;

b) Possesses the ability to investigate cases involving very serious, extremely serious crimes;

c) Possesses the ability to guide investigative activities of Junior Investigators;

d) Has passed the examination for the Intermediate Investigator rank.

2. In cases where there is a need for personnel in the Investigation Agency, a person who meets the standards prescribed in Article 46 of this Law, points b, c, and d of paragraph 1 of this Article, and has worked in legal work for at least nine years may be appointed as an Intermediate Investigator.

Article 49. Standards for Appointment to Senior Investigator Position

1. A person who meets the standards prescribed in Article 46 of this Law and satisfies the following conditions may be appointed as a Senior Investigator:

a) Has been an Intermediate Investigator for at least five years;

b) Possesses the ability to investigate cases involving very serious, extremely serious, complex crimes;

c) Possesses the ability to research, synthesize, and propose measures to prevent and combat crime;

d) Possesses the ability to guide investigative activities of Junior Investigators and Intermediate Investigators;

đ) Has passed the examination for the Senior Investigator rank.

2. In cases where there is a need for personnel in the Investigation Agency, a person who meets the standards prescribed in Article 46 of this Law, points b, c, d, and đ of paragraph 1 of this Article, and has worked in legal work for at least fourteen years may be appointed as a Senior Investigator.

Article 50. Appointment of Investigators in Special Cases

In special cases, a person assigned to work at the Investigation Agency by an authorized agency or organization, although not having received training in investigation techniques and not meeting the time requirement specified in point a of paragraph 1 of Articles 48 and 49 of this Law, but satisfying other standards prescribed in paragraphs 1, 2, and 5 of Article 46, point b and point c of paragraph 1 of Article 48, points b, c, and d of paragraph 1 of Article 49 of this Law, may be appointed as an Intermediate Investigator or Senior Investigator.

Article 51. Term of Office of Investigators

An investigator appointed for the first time has a term of five years; in cases of reappointment or promotion, the term is ten years.

Article 52. Duties, Rights, and Responsibilities of Heads and Deputy Heads of Investigation Agencies

1. The Head of the Investigation Agency has the following duties and rights:

a) Directing, managing, inspecting the implementation of tasks, work plans, deciding on issues related to the work of the Investigation Agency under his/her leadership; bearing responsibility and reporting work to the superior Investigation Agency Head;

b) Directing and organizing the implementation of the summary of criminal investigation work of the Investigation Agency under his/her leadership and subordinate Investigation Agencies;

c) Directing and guiding the inspection of business investigation activities of subordinate Investigation Agencies;

d) Deciding on the assignment of Deputy Heads of the Investigation Agency, Investigators, and Investigation Officers in handling reports of offenses, information about crimes, requests for prosecution, and criminal investigations; inspecting the activities of handling reports of offenses, information about crimes, requests for prosecution, and criminal investigations of Deputy Heads of the Investigation Agency and Investigators;

đ) Deciding to change or revoke decisions without basis and contrary to the law made by Deputy Heads of the Investigation Agency and Investigators; deciding to change Investigators;

e) Resolving complaints and denunciations within the jurisdiction of the Investigation Agency;

g) Performs other tasks and powers as prescribed by law.

When the Head of the Investigation Agency is absent, a Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency entrusted by the Head shall perform the duties and rights of the Head. The Deputy Head shall be responsible to the Head for the entrusted tasks.

2. During the investigation of criminal cases, the Head and Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency shall perform their duties and rights as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code.

3. The Head and Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency must bear legal responsibility for their actions and decisions.

Article 53. Duties, powers, and responsibilities of Investigators

1. Investigators shall conduct inspection, verification activities, and investigation activities within the jurisdiction of the Investigation Agency as assigned by the Head or Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency.

2. Investigators shall perform their duties and powers as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code when assigned to handle reports of criminal offenses, notifications about criminal offenses, requests for prosecution, and criminal case investigations.

3. Investigators shall have the following responsibilities:

a) Apply measures as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code and other relevant laws to investigate and determine the truth of the case objectively, comprehensively, and fully;

b) Adhere to the law and be directly guided by the Head or Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency;

c) Refuse to initiate proceedings or be changed in cases as provided for by the Criminal Procedure Code;

d) Comply with legal provisions regarding matters that civil servants or members of the people's armed forces are not allowed to do.

4. Investigators shall be responsible before the law and before the Head or Deputy Head of the Investigation Agency for their actions and decisions.

Article 54. Matters Investigators Shall Not Engage In

1. Matters prohibited for civil servants or members of the people's armed forces under the law.

2. Advising persons arrested, detained, accused, defendants, parties involved, or other participants in proceedings to resolve cases or incidents in violation of legal regulations.

3. Interfering in the resolution of cases or incidents or exploiting their influence to affect those responsible for resolving cases or incidents.

4. Removing case files or materials from the agency without being assigned a task or without the consent of the authorized person.

5. Meeting with accused, defendants, parties involved, or other participants in proceedings under their jurisdiction outside designated locations.

Article 55. Examination Board for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Investigators

1. The examination board for Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Investigators in the People's Public Security shall be established as follows:

a) The examination board for Senior Investigators in the People's Public Security and Intermediate and Junior Investigators at the Investigation Agencies of the Ministry of Public Security shall consist of the Chairman appointed by the Minister of Public Security, who is a Deputy Minister of Public Security; members include representatives from the Political Bureau of the Public Security Forces, the Investigation Police Department, the Security Investigation Department, the Cadre Organization Department, and the Legal Reform and Administrative Improvement Department of the Ministry of Public Security;

b) The examination board for Intermediate and Junior Investigators at the Investigation Agencies of provincial-level public security departments and county-level police investigation agencies shall consist of the Chairman being the Director of the provincial-level public security department; members include representatives from the Investigation Police Department, the Security Investigation Department, the Cadre Organization Department, the Legal Reform and Administrative Improvement Department, or the Provincial Public Security Department's Planning and Operations Department;

c) The list of members of the examination board for Investigators in the People's Public Security shall be decided by the Minister of Public Security based on the proposal of the Chairman of the examination board.

2. The examination board for Investigators in the People's Army shall consist of the Chairman appointed by the Minister of National Defense, who is a Deputy Minister of National Defense; members include representatives from the Political Bureau of the Vietnam People's Army, the Criminal Investigation Department, the Security Investigation Department, the Cadre Department, and the Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry of National Defense.

The list of members of the examination board for Investigators in the People's Army shall be decided by the Minister of National Defense based on the proposal of the Chairman of the examination board.

3. The examination board for Investigators at the Supreme People's Procuracy shall consist of the Chairman appointed by the Vice President of the Supreme People's Procuracy, who is the President of the Supreme People's Procuracy; members include representatives from the Supervisory Committee of the Supreme People's Procuracy, the Central Military Procuracy, the Investigation Department, and the Cadre Organization Department of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

The list of members of the examination board for Investigators at the Supreme People's Procuracy shall be decided by the President of the Supreme People's Procuracy based on the proposal of the Chairman of the examination board.

4. The examination board for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Investigators shall have the following duties and powers:

a) Organize examinations for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Investigators;

b) Announce the list of successful candidates;

c) Propose competent authorities to appoint successful candidates as Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Investigators.

5. The operating regulations of the examination board for Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Investigators in the People's Public Security shall be stipulated by the Minister of Public Security, in the People's Army by the Minister of National Defense, and at the Supreme People's Procuracy by the President of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

Article 56. Appointment, Removal, and Dismissal of Investigators

1. The appointment, removal, dismissal, and issuance and revocation of Investigator Certificates for the People's Public Security shall be regulated by the Minister of Public Security; for the People's Army, by the Minister of National Defense; and for the Supreme People's Procuracy, by the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

2. An Investigator shall be automatically removed from the Investigator position upon retirement or transfer to another job.

An Investigator may be removed from the Investigator position due to health reasons, family circumstances, or other reasons deemed unable to ensure the completion of assigned tasks.

3. An Investigator shall lose their Investigator title automatically if they are convicted by a court judgment that has become legally effective or are disciplined with the revocation of their People's Public Security title or military rank in the People's Army, or are compelled to resign from their position.

4. Depending on the nature and degree of violation, an Investigator may be dismissed from their Investigator title if they fall under any of the following circumstances:

a) Violating criminal investigation work;

b) Violating the provisions of Article 14 of this Law;

c) Being disciplined with dismissal according to the laws on cadres and civil servants;

d) Violating moral and ethical standards.

Article 57. Appointment, Removal, and Dismissal of Heads and Deputy Heads of Investigation Agencies

1. Senior or mid-level Investigators who have organizational and leadership capabilities in conducting investigations may be appointed as Heads or Deputy Heads of Investigation Agencies.

2. The appointment, removal, dismissal, and issuance and revocation of Head and Deputy Head Certificates of Investigation Agencies for the People's Public Security shall be regulated by the Minister of Public Security; for the People's Army, by the Minister of National Defense; and for the Supreme People's Procuracy, by the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy.

Article 58. Age Limit for Service of Investigators

1. The highest age limit for service of Investigators who are officers in the People's Public Security and People's Army shall be implemented according to the regulations of the Law on Public Security Officers and the Law on Officers of the People's Army of Vietnam. The retirement age for Investigators of the Supreme People's Procuracy shall be implemented according to the Labor Code.

2. In cases where Investigation Agencies of the People's Public Security and People's Army have a need, if Investigators meet the required qualities, are proficient in their specialty, have good health, and voluntarily agree, they may be allowed to extend their service period according to the regulations of the Minister of Public Security and the Minister of National Defense but not exceeding 60 years old for males and 55 years old for females, except for female generals.

Article 59. Investigation Cadres

1. Investigation Cadres belonging to Investigation Agencies are defined as follows:

a) Individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 5 of Article 46 of this Law may be appointed as Investigation Cadres to assist Investigators in performing certain criminal investigation activities;

b) The appointment, removal, issuance, and revocation of Investigation Cadre Certificates for the People's Public Security shall be regulated by the Minister of Public Security; for the People's Army, by the Minister of National Defense; and for the Supreme People's Procuracy, by the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme People's Procuracy;

c) Perform duties and exercise powers according to the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law.

2. When conducting criminal case investigations, the Head of the agency assigned to perform certain investigative activities shall designate personnel from the agency or unit to serve as Investigation Cadres to assist in performing investigative duties and powers according to the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law. Investigation Cadres shall perform their duties and exercise their powers according to the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law.

3. Investigation Cadres are responsible before Investigators, Heads of Investigation Agencies, Heads of agencies assigned to perform certain investigative activities, and the law regarding the performance of their duties and powers.

Chapter VIII

ENSURING CONDITIONS FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES

Article 60. System and Policies for Personnel Engaged in Criminal Investigation Work

1. Officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the People's Public Security; officers, non-commissioned officers, professional military personnel, and soldiers of the People's Army working in investigative agencies shall be conferred and promoted ranks according to regulations on the armed forces and shall enjoy preferential systems and policies as prescribed by law.

2. Officials and civil servants working at the Investigative Agency of the Supreme People's Procuracy shall enjoy preferential systems and policies as prescribed by law.

3. Investigators and Investigative Staff shall receive salaries, allowances, and other benefits and policies as prescribed by law.

4. In criminal investigation work, collectives and individuals with achievements shall be rewarded; those suffering property losses shall be compensated; individuals suffering damage to reputation shall have their reputations restored, and those suffering losses to life and health shall enjoy systems and policies as prescribed by law.

Article 61. Ensuring Establishment, Training, and Capacity Building in Criminal Investigation Work

1. The State shall ensure necessary staffing for Investigative Agencies and agencies assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities.

2. Personnel engaged in criminal investigation work must be trained, educated, and further developed in specialized skills and laws appropriate to the tasks and authorities assigned to them.

Article 62. Ensuring Material Foundations for Criminal Investigation Activities

1. Based on the requirements of criminal investigation work, the area of operation, and economic-social conditions, the State shall ensure material foundations for Investigative Agencies including land, headquarters, facilities; equipment, support tools, transportation means, communication devices, technical investigative methods, and other material and technical conditions, especially for Investigative Agencies located in remote, mountainous, island, and particularly difficult socio-economic areas, key security and social order areas.

The provision, management, and use of weapons and support tools shall be carried out in accordance with the law on the management and use of weapons and support tools.

2. In urgent situations to prevent criminal acts, pursue criminals, rescue victims, Investigators may mobilize and use transportation means, communication devices of organizations and individuals, including those controlling such means, except for those of diplomatic missions, consular offices of foreign countries, representative offices of international organizations, and individuals enjoying diplomatic or consular privileges and immunities, and must return them immediately when the urgent situation no longer exists; in case of damage, the Investigative Agency shall bear responsibility for compensation in accordance with the law.

Article 63. Ensuring Financial Resources for Criminal Investigation Activities

The State shall ensure financial resources for criminal investigation activities. The preparation of budgets, use, and settlement of accounts for criminal investigation activities shall be implemented in accordance with the State Budget Law.

Chapter IX

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT, MINISTRIES, SECTORS, AND PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES DIRECTLY UNDER THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION WORK

Article 64. Responsibilities for Management of Criminal Investigation Work

1. The Government shall uniformly manage criminal investigation work and shall have the following responsibilities:

a) Issuing or submitting to competent authorities for issuance of legal normative documents on criminal investigation within its authority;

b) Directing the implementation of legal normative documents on criminal investigation;

c) Directing the dissemination and education on laws related to criminal investigation;

d) Suspending or abolishing within its authority or recommending competent authorities to suspend or abolish provisions on criminal investigation that contravene the Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Code, this Law, and other relevant laws;

e) Establishing reporting systems on criminal investigation;

f) International cooperation on criminal investigation.

2. The Ministry of Public Security shall assist the Government in implementing the responsibilities stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 65. Responsibilities of the Minister of Public Security

1. Issue or submit to competent authorities for issuance of legal normative documents on criminal investigation to perform management functions in sectors under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security.

2. Direct and organize the implementation of legal normative documents on criminal investigation.

3. Organize the dissemination and education of laws on criminal investigation.

4. Suspend or revoke, within their authority, or recommend competent authorities to revoke provisions on criminal investigation that contravene the Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Penal Code, this Law, and related laws.

5. Take the lead and coordinate in issuing forms, documents, and registers on criminal investigation.

6. Manage the organizational structure, staffing, and activities of the Investigation Agency of the People's Police; equip means, train, and instruct officers engaged in criminal investigation work in the People's Police; train, instruct, direct, and guide business procedures for officers and civil servants assigned tasks to conduct certain investigative activities; organize interim reviews, summaries, and scientific research on criminal investigation work.

7. Manage the database on criminal investigation.

8. Implement reporting systems on criminal investigation work as prescribed by the Government.

9. Inspect, audit, resolve complaints and denunciations, and handle violations concerning criminal investigation according to the law.

Article 66. Responsibilities of the Minister of National Defense

2. Direct and organize the implementation of legal normative documents on criminal investigation in the People's Army.

3. Organize the dissemination and education of laws on criminal investigation in the People's Army.

5. Manage the organizational structure, staffing, and activities of the Investigation Agency in the People's Army; equip means, train, and instruct officers engaged in criminal investigation work in the People's Army; organize interim reviews, summaries, and scientific research on criminal investigation work in the People's Army.

6. Implement reporting systems on criminal investigation work as prescribed by the Government.

7. Inspect, audit, resolve complaints and denunciations, and handle violations concerning criminal investigation according to the law.

Article 67. Responsibilities of the Procurator General of the Supreme People's Procuracy

2. Direct and organize the implementation of legal normative documents on criminal investigation in the People's Procuracy.

3. Organize the dissemination and education of laws on criminal investigation in the People's Procuracy.

5. Manage the organizational structure, staffing, and activities of the Investigation Agency of the Supreme People's Procuracy; equip means, train, and instruct officers engaged in criminal investigation work in the Supreme People's Procuracy; organize interim reviews, summaries, and scientific research on criminal investigation work in the Supreme People's Procuracy.

6. Implement reporting systems on criminal investigation work as prescribed by the Government.

7. Inspect, audit, resolve complaints and denunciations, and handle violations concerning criminal investigation according to the law.

Article 68. Responsibilities of the Minister of Finance

1. Direct customs agencies to perform their duties and powers as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law.

2. Equip means and organize training for criminal investigation officers in customs agencies; organize interim and final reviews on criminal investigation work in customs agencies.

3. Implement reporting systems on criminal investigation work as prescribed by the Government.

4. Inspect, audit, handle complaints and denunciations, and deal with violations of laws related to criminal investigation as prescribed by law.

Article 69. Responsibilities of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

1. Direct forest protection agencies and fisheries inspection agencies to perform their duties and powers as prescribed by the Criminal Procedure Code and this Law.

2. Equip means and organize training for criminal investigation officers in forest protection agencies and fisheries inspection agencies; organize interim and final reviews on criminal investigation work in forest protection agencies and fisheries inspection agencies.

3. Implement reporting systems on criminal investigation work as prescribed by the Government.

4. Inspect, audit, handle complaints and denunciations, and deal with violations of laws related to criminal investigation as prescribed by law.

Article 70. Responsibilities of Ministries, Sectors, and Provincial People's Committees

1. Direct and guide agencies, organizations, and individuals under their management to implement provisions of laws on criminal investigation.

2. Cooperate with each other, cooperate with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Supreme People's Procuracy in managing criminal investigation.

3. Organize propaganda, dissemination, and education on laws related to criminal investigation.

Chapter X

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 71. Effective Date

Article 1. Effective Date

1. This Law shall take effect from July 1, 2016.

2. The Forest Protection Organization Law No. 23/2004/PL-UBTVQH11, which has been amended and supplemented by Law No. 30/2006/PL-UBTVQH11 and Law No. 09/2009/PL-UBTVQH12, shall cease to be effective from the date this Law takes effect.

Article 72. Transitional Provisions

1. The provisions regarding names at points c and d of Clause 1, Article 18 of this Law replace the names of the Economic Police Bureau and the Corruption Investigation Police Bureau as stipulated at point d of Clause 1, Article 24 of the Law on the People's Public Security Forces No. 73/2014/QH13.

2. Cases that are being investigated by investigative agencies according to their jurisdiction as prescribed in the Forest Protection Organization Law No. 23/2004/PL-UBTVQH11, which has been amended and supplemented by Law No. 30/2006/PL-UBTVQH11 and Law No. 09/2009/PL-UBTVQH12, but have not concluded investigation by the time this Law takes effect shall continue to be investigated until completion.

3. From the date this Law takes effect, primary, intermediate, and senior investigators who have been appointed according to the Forest Protection Organization Law No. 23/2004/PL-UBTVQH11, which has been amended and supplemented by Law No. 30/2006/PL-UBTVQH11 and Law No. 09/2009/PL-UBTVQH12, shall continue to hold their positions until the end of their term.

Article 73. Detailed Regulations

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The Government and the Supreme People's Procuracy shall provide detailed regulations for the articles and clauses assigned in this Law./.

CHAIRMAN

(Signed)

Article 74. Approval

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Law on the Organization of Criminal Investigation Agencies No. 99/2015/QH13

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