Commentary on Judgment No. 38009 of 2023: The Importance of Personal Details for Legal Aid at State Expense

Judgment No. 38009 of 2023, issued by the Court of Cassation, addresses a crucial issue regarding admission to legal aid at state expense, a fundamental right to ensure access to justice. This decision focuses on the importance of the applicant's personal details, highlighting how uncertainty regarding them may lead to the inadmissibility of the request.

The Context of the Judgment

The case in question involves the defendant D. P., who had submitted a request for admission to legal aid at state expense. However, the judge rejected the request due to uncertainty regarding the applicant's personal details. In particular, the applicant had not been identified through an identity document, but only through fingerprint records and the assignment of a unique identification code (CUI).

This situation led the judge to conclude that without clear identification, it was not possible to verify whether the applicant met the requirements for admission to the benefit.

Analysis of the Judgment's Maxim

Request for admission - Uncertainty regarding the applicant's personal details - Inadmissibility of the request - Reasons - Case. The provision by which the judge rejects the request for admission to legal aid at state expense is legitimate when there is uncertainty regarding the applicant's personal details, as this precludes verification of the conditions for admission to the benefit. (Case in which the applicant had not been identified by means of an identity document, but only through fingerprint records, with the assignment of a CUI number or unique identification code).

This maxim highlights a fundamental principle: clear and precise identification of the applicant is an essential requirement for the acceptance of the request for legal aid at state expense. The Court of Cassation, referencing regulations such as the DPR 30/05/2002 No. 115, emphasizes that uncertainty regarding personal details hinders a proper evaluation of admission conditions.

Implications and Conclusions

Judgment No. 38009 of 2023 brings to light some important considerations:

  • The importance of proper identification in the admission process for legal aid.
  • The necessity of official documents to ensure the truthfulness of the provided personal details.
  • The risk of exclusion from the benefit due to lack of clarity in identification.

In conclusion, the Court's decision not only reaffirms a fundamental legal principle but also serves as a reminder for applicants to ensure proper documentation in order not to compromise access to justice. The protection of rights goes through clear identification, an aspect that cannot be overlooked.

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