Guidance

Arrested or in prison in the Republic of Moldova

This guide provides information about being arrested in the Republic of Moldova and what conditions are like in prison there.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 19 May 2026

Contacting the British Embassy

The British Embassy in the Republic of Moldova can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer.

Family and friends can contact:

• the British Embassy in the Republic of Moldova

• the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London on +44 (0)20 7008 5000

British Embassy Chisinau
Consular Section
18 Nicolae Iorga Str.
Chisinau
MD-2012
Moldova
Email: Consular.Chisinau@fcdo.gov.uk

Web contact form

Finding a lawyer and translator

Find a lawyer in the Republic of Moldova

Consular staff cannot give legal advice.  You should carefully consider getting a local Moldovan lawyer. Discuss all costs with them in advance.

Prisoners Abroad has information on appointing a lawyer and legal aid (not specific to the Republic of Moldova).

Private lawyers

Check find a professional service abroad - results for lawyers in Moldova if you want to appoint your own private lawyer.

Legal aid

You may hire a private lawyer at any time after your arrest, but they usually require a cash advance. The British Embassy cannot pay legal fees or guarantee payment to lawyers.

If you cannot afford a private attorney, you may request a public defender at any time. The court is required to appoint one if you do not have the financial means and are facing an administrative offence or a criminal charge. If you are dissatisfied with your public defender, you may submit a written request for a replacement. However, you may choose only from the 2 other public defenders available.

Find a translator or interpreter in the Republic of Moldova

You may need to find a translator to help you read documents in Romanian about your case. Do not sign any documents unless you understand them.

You might need an interpreter to help you communicate with your lawyer or at your trial, or for prison visits.

What happens when you’re arrested in the Republic of Moldova

Arriving at the police station: your basic rights

The Moldovan Criminal Procedure Code defines the rules for arrests, searches and seizures.

Before making an arrest, criminal investigators may temporarily detain a suspect, accused, indicted or already‑detained person, but only on specific legal grounds.

Detention can last:

• up to 72 hours for adults
• up to 24 hours for juveniles
• up to 6 hours if the purpose is only to establish the person’s identity.

You are brought before an investigative judge before their detention period expires, so the judge can decide whether to arrest or release you. A request to arrest must be submitted at least 24 hours before detention expires for adults, and 5 hours before for minors.

Within 1 hour of your arrest, investigators are required to contact the National Legal Aid Council so that a lawyer can be appointed urgently. Within 3 hours, they must complete a detention report. This report must be shown to you, signed, and a copy provided to you together with a statement of your rights.
You must be allowed to communicate confidentially with your lawyer before any questioning. You may also refuse to undergo interrogation unless you have already been formally charged.

If a juvenile is detained, a parent or legal representative must be present throughout the detention.

If the appeal is denied, you or your lawyer may file an additional challenge against the judge’s ruling. These subsequent appeals are free of charge.

If the appeal against the arrest order is also rejected, you will remain in preventive detention and be transferred to the Prosecution Isolator (PI).

All personal belongings, including passports and identification documents, are taken by the arresting officers and stored either at the police station or in the prosecution isolator. A written protocol must be issued for every confiscated item. This document must list each item seized and include the signatures of 2 witnesses, the officer who prepared the protocol, and your own signature.

How long you can be remanded in custody

Under Moldovan law, preventive arrest is initially set for 30 days. It may be extended if legal grounds exist, but each extension may be no longer than 30 days, and the total period cannot exceed 12 months.

Each time the prosecutor requests an extension, the judge must issue a written decision with justification.

Time spent in preventive detention is credited toward any final sentence.
If you are held under preventive arrest, you may wear your own clothes, are not required to work, and retain several rights, including:

• free medical care
• the right to receive all procedural documents and copies
• confidential and unlimited meetings with your lawyer or legal representative
• all other rights guaranteed by the Criminal Procedure Code

You may be temporarily released from the Prosecution Isolator if bail is granted. The bail amount, determined by a judge, depends on the seriousness of the alleged offence and your financial circumstances. The payment must be deposited into the court’s designated account.
Anyone released on bail must comply with all conditions and restrictions set out in the judge’s order.

Bail money is returned in the following situations:

• you have fully complied with all conditions imposed by the court
• the grounds for prosecution no longer exist
• a sentence has been handed down
• you are acquitted

Bail is not returned if you fail to comply with the court’s conditions or commits another intentional offence while released on bail.

After you are charged

You and your lawyer must be informed immediately when the prosecutor decides to forward your case to court.

By law, the case must be assigned to a judge within 3 days, and the first hearing must be held within 20 days of that assignment.
At the hearing, the prosecutor presents and argues the case, and all parties may submit additional evidence.

After the hearing concludes, the judge must announce their decision.
If the proceedings continue, the next step is the appeal process before the Court of Appeal or another competent court (see “How can appeals be made”).

Bail

Under Moldovan law, bail may be posted either by paying the amount set by the court to the prosecutor’s office or by pledging movable or immovable property as security in favour of the prosecutor’s office.

A bail request may be submitted by the accused, the accused’s spouse, or close relatives.
If you are released on bail, you may be required to comply with certain conditions, and in some circumstances, bail may be revoked. If bail is revoked, you will be placed under preventive arrest or house arrest.

The FCDO cannot transfer bail funds.

Arriving at prison

Medical examinations are conducted upon arrival; however, detainees often receive insufficient physical and psychological support, including those who may have experienced trauma. Detention conditions vary depending on the regime:

Initial detention regime

This stage lasts up to 9 months. Prisoners are held in a separate, isolated area where they may move freely within that zone. They are allowed to use their own clothing, money, and valuables, and may work as long as the work does not require leaving the isolated area.

Common detention regime

This regime begins after the first 9 months and applies to most of the sentence. Prisoners may move within areas designated by the administration, spend time outdoors, receive visitors, and may be permitted to leave the prison for work or study.

Resocialisation regime

This regime applies during the final 6 months of detention.
Prisoners may send mail, make telephone calls, and live in separate buildings within the prison or, in some cases, outside the prison grounds.

Accommodation

You are entitled to at least 4m² of living space, with adequate natural and artificial lighting, as well as proper heating and ventilation.
Each detainee is provided with an individual sleeping place, clothing, underwear, footwear, and bed linen, in accordance with penitentiary regulations. Soap and cleaning products are supplied to ensure personal hygiene.

Sentenced prisoners and those held on remand must be accommodated separately. The number of people housed in a cell depends on the cell’s size and the overall population of the facility.

Food and diet

You are provided with 3 hot meals a day at fixed times, served either in designated dining halls or directly in their cells. Penitentiary staff supervise mealtimes to ensure order is maintained.

All food is provided free of charge. You may use their personal funds to purchase additional food items from prison shops or, in some cases, from approved external shops. Money can be added to your account via bank transfer, or you can earn income by working within the prison.

Prisoners have continuous access to drinking water.

Hygiene

Showers are located either in separate buildings/areas or, in some prisons, inside the cells. The prison administration decides how often you  may wash, and hot water is not always available.

Bathing is organised at least once a week, which includes a mandatory change of underwear and bedding, and a haircut if needed. Shower facilities are usually communal.

Basic toiletries are provided by the prison. Prisoners may also buy additional hygiene products and other permitted items from the penitentiary shop.

Work and study

Moldovan law gives prisoners the right to work if they wish to do so. In theory, the prison administration should provide jobs and bank accounts for wages, but in practice work opportunities are limited and payment is very low.

Working hours follow Moldovan labour law – usually 6 to 8 hours per day, with a break for a hot meal, 5 to 6 days per week. The exact schedule is set by the prison administration. Typical jobs include clothing production, machinery parts assembly, wood processing, or kitchen work.

If a job is located outside the regime area or outside the prison, it is the administration who decides whether the prisoner may attend.

You have to also perform unpaid work to help maintain living conditions.

You can pursue full general education (primary, basic, secondary) and vocational training, especially in juvenile facilities. Education is delivered by qualified teachers and also through self‑study, including reading. All prisons have libraries, and instruction is generally in Romanian.

Contact and languages

In general, prisoners are allowed to communicate with one another. You may request to be housed with English‑speaking inmates; however, the final decision rests with the penitentiary director. Prison guards are not required to speak English, and some may have only very basic knowledge. Prisons do not offer language classes for non‑Romanian speakers.

Access to the internet and mobile phones is strictly prohibited. If you are found in possession of a prohibited device, it will be confiscated and you may face disciplinary sanctions.

Most prisons have a library containing fiction and educational materials. English‑language books are limited, although occasional donations may be available. You may request English books and learning materials by post from Prisoners Abroad if you are registered with their services.

Common areas usually have shared television sets.

Exercise

You have the right to spend at least one hour outdoors each day during daylight hours, in an area designated by the prison administration. Many prisons have gym facilities, although these are often limited in terms of equipment.

From time to time, the prison authorities organise sports activities, competitions, and other recreational events.

Religion

You have the right to freedom of conscience and religion. You may choose to follow any religion or none at all, openly express your beliefs, and observe religious practices. This includes the right to follow dietary requirements based on your religious beliefs, at your own expense.

Rules and regulations (including drugs)

New prisoners are informed about the prison’s rules, their rights and obligations, and the possible sanctions for violating those rules. Prisons encourage good behaviour, work, education, and participation in rehabilitation programmes, and may offer incentives or benefits in return.

Contacting the British embassy

Tell the prison if you want the British embassy or consulate to know you’re in prison. 

Medical check-up

A doctor will give you a check-up within the first few days of being in prison. It might include x-rays and blood tests. Tell the doctor about any medical conditions you already have. The doctor will decide if you need a special diet or any other medical treatment.

Contact the British embassy or consulate if you need help getting your medical notes from the UK.

Arranging visits

Who can visit and how to arrange visits

You should consult FCDO travel advice before travelling to Moldova for up‑to‑date information on safety, entry rules, and travel alerts.

Prison visits are permitted only on designated days and must comply with the prison’s internal regulations. The court may also impose additional restrictions depending on whether the prisoner is held in pre‑trial detention or after sentencing.

Visit types and frequency

Under Moldovan law, most prisoners are entitled to receive:

• long visits lasting from 12 hours up to 3 days
• short visits lasting from 1 to 4 hours

Who may visit

Visits are normally limited to close family members, including spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren.

All visits require authorisation from the prison administration, which may refuse permission if it believes the visit could facilitate criminal activity. Visitors must submit a written request to the prison administration and wait for written approval before the visit can take place.

What to expect when you visit

Visitors must present valid identification (such as a passport) and documents proving their relationship to the prisoner, for example birth or marriage certificates. All visitors are required to comply with prison rules, undergo security screening, and must not bring prohibited items into the facility.

If a visitor violates behavioural rules, the visit will be terminated immediately and future visits may be denied. The prison administration may search visitors’ clothing and personal belongings both before and after the visit; refusal to submit to a search will result in the visit being cancelled.
Visit times may be adjusted by the prison administration as necessary.

Visits from British embassy or consulate staff

Moldovan law allows consular visits only for foreign nationals, not Moldovan citizens. Once we are informed of your arrest or detention, consular staff will try to contact you as soon as possible to assess how we can assist.

We aim to visit you at least once a year, and more often if needed. The number of visits depends on your circumstances and level of vulnerability — for example, concerns about your health, welfare, or any risk of mistreatment.

You can write to us at any time on matters of concern at:

British Embassy Chisinau
Consular Section
18 Nicolae Iorga Street
Chisinau
Republic of Moldova.
MD 2012

But if it is urgent it may be quicker to ask prison authorities to contact us on your behalf or call us on the following telephone number: +373 22 225 902

You can write to us at any time about any concerns you have. If the matter is urgent, it may be quicker to ask the prison authorities to contact us on your behalf.

Money

The British embassy or consulate does not provide financial assistance to prisoners.

Money transfers from family or friends

Receiving money

There are 2 ways you may be able to receive financial assistance while in prison:

• private funds: deposited to you by your family or friends
• Prisoners Abroad: depending on where you are detained, if your family cannot support you financially, Prisoners Abroad may be able to send you a small grant every quarter for essentials (enough for 1 hot meal a day)

The UK government does not provide financial assistance to prisoners.

Money transfers from family or friends

Family or friends may send you money only by bank transfer — cash cannot be sent by post. Ask the prison authorities for the correct bank account details.

The transfer reference must include:

• your name and date of birth
• the name of the prison
• the purpose of the transfer (e.g. private fund account)

Letters and parcels

Prisons have their own mail system, and prisoners may receive parcels. All letters and parcels are opened and checked in the prisoner’s presence. Any medication sent will be stored at the prison clinic for the prisoner’s use only.

Senders must write:

• full names and addresses (including postcode if possible)
• the prison/unit number

If this information is missing, the prison may not be able to deliver the item.
Prisoners may also write their own name and prison address on outgoing mail.

Prisoners can send mail at their own expense.

The Embassy cannot send or forward mail for prisoners.

Telephone calls

Prisoners are allowed to make phone calls, but the number of calls depends on the detention regime and the prison’s internal rules.
Calls are not free and must be paid for by the prisoner. They are made from designated prison phones.

Phone conversations between prisoners inside the prison are prohibited. Prisoners usually need to inform the administration in advance before making a call. Phone call privileges may be restricted as a disciplinary measure if prison rules are violated.

How to make a complaint about mistreatment

The British Embassy can help if you have been mistreated or abused – it will take all complaints seriously. Tell it first if you decide to make a complaint. It will ask your permission before taking any action.

Making a complaint about mistreatment

If you have been mistreated, inform consular staff as soon as it is safe. We will try to visit you, check your welfare, discuss your concerns, and explain local complaints procedures and support organisations you may wish to contact. With your permission, and where appropriate, we may raise the issue with the local authorities if you have not been treated according to international standards.
If possible, seek a medical examination, obtain a medical report, and take photos of any injuries.

Prisoners may report poor living conditions or mistreatment to the prison administration, either orally or in writing. Special complaint forms are available for this purpose. You may also request a meeting with prison management, a representative of the National Administration of Penitentiaries, or a prosecutor. Foreign prisoners are permitted to submit written complaints in their own language. All complaints submitted to the prison administration are recorded in an official register.

• oral complaints: a response may be provided within one working day.
• written complaints: must be submitted in 2 copies. The second copy, stamped by the administration, is returned to the prisoner. The complaint must be registered within 3 days, and a written response must be issued within 3 working days after registration

You can also submit written complaints to external bodies, including prison monitoring boards, Ombudspersons, courts, or prosecutors. These complaints are not subject to prison censorship and must be sent within one working day. If you do not have sufficient funds, postage costs are covered by the prison.

Your investigation and trial in the Republic of Moldova

In Moldova, court hearings are generally open to the public. However, in certain cases, such as when a juvenile gives evidence or when issues of national security arise, the court may decide to hold all or part of the proceedings behind closed doors. The seriousness of the alleged offence determines which court has jurisdiction over the case.

During the trial, the court must examine evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defence and hear testimony from the accused and witnesses. Both parties have equal rights to submit and challenge evidence, make requests, and file motions.

A prosecutor must attend all court hearings. Criminal investigations are conducted by the prosecution body or directly by a prosecutor, who represents the State in court and presents the evidence supporting the charges.

The accused is not always required to attend the hearing in person. If the accused is held under preventive detention, they may choose not to appear; however, their lawyer must be present. The lawyer represents the accused’s interests and may submit documents and other evidence on their behalf.

Structure of a trial

1. opening of proceedings
   If any participant is absent, the judge decides, after consulting both parties, whether to proceed with the hearing or postpone it
2. presentation and examination of evidence
3. closing arguments and final statement
4. reading of the verdict
   • the judge reads the verdict in Romanian
   • a court interpreter provides simultaneous or consecutive interpretation

If you are acquitted, receive a non‑custodial sentence, or are given a suspended sentence, you are released immediately.

If a custodial sentence is imposed, you will be taken directly from the courtroom to prison.

Sentences

After the hearing, the judge or court issues a sentence (see “What happens if I am charged” for timelines).

Under the Moldovan Criminal Code, each offence has one or more possible sanctions. The main types of penalties are:

• fine
• ban on holding certain positions or carrying out certain professional activities
• withdrawal of the right to drive certain vehicles
• community service
• imprisonment
• life imprisonment

If several penalties are available for the same offence, the judge decides which one applies.

In choosing the sanction, the judge considers:

• the identity and background of the accused
• the degree of social danger posed
• the financial and social situation of the accused’s family
• the circumstances that led to the crime

Appeals

You can appeal a court sentence on either legal and factual grounds. Appeals may be filed by the prosecutor, the defendant, the injured party, or other participants in the proceedings. In most cases, you must submit an appeal within 15 days of the first‑instance court’s decision.

How to file an appeal

An appeal must be submitted in writing and must include:

• the name of the appellate court
• the defendant’s details
• information about the original case
• the grounds for the appeal and any new evidence

You can withdraw your appeal at any time.

The Court of Appeal reviews all evidence examined by the court of first instance, as well as any new evidence submitted during the appeal proceedings. Based on this review, the court may either dismiss the appeal and uphold the original judgment, or allow the appeal and annul the sentence in whole or in part.
If only part of the sentence is set aside, the Court of Appeal may rehear that specific aspect of the case and issue a new decision accordingly.

Certain decisions are not subject to appeal, including:

• sentences for offences that do not carry a custodial penalty
• decisions issued by the Supreme Court of Justice
• decisions refusing to initiate an investigation, removing a person from an investigation, terminating an investigation, closing a case, or resuming an investigation

Appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice

Under Moldovan law, a further appeal - known as a recourse - may be filed with the Supreme Court of Justice. This is the final legal remedy available and applies only to decisions issued by the Court of Appeal.
You should consult your lawyer or public defender to determine whether a recourse is available in your particular case.

Prison conditions in Moldova

Medical and dental treatment

Your basic medical needs must be met while you’re detained in the Republic of Moldova

Treatment for a new illness or condition

Speak to the prison guards or your social worker if you need medical or dental treatment

Existing conditions

The British Embassy can try to make sure the prison knows about any medical or dental issues you have if you want it to. It can also talk to your UK GP to help get your medical records sent to the prison.

You might be transferred to a hospital with a police guard if your condition cannot be treated in prison.

Drug and alcohol addiction

Most prisons in the Republic of Moldova have a programme for prisoners with a drug or alcohol addiction. Discuss this with the prison doctor.

Mental health care

Talk to the prison psychologist or doctor as soon as possible if you feel you need treatment for your mental health. For example, you have depression or anxiety.

The prison may be able to make recommendations about adjustments for psychological issues.

Books, languages, activities and study

Most Moldovan prisons have some English-language books and magazines in their libraries.

You might be able to:

• order books directly from publishers or authorised websites
• subscribe to English newspapers or magazines

Ask the prison. You always need permission before ordering a particular book, magazine or newspaper.

Prisoners Abroad might be able to send some reading material, language textbooks and dictionaries.

Reaching the end of your sentence

Reduction of sentence (remission)

In certain cases, prisoners who demonstrate good behaviour and participate in work activities may benefit from various incentives, including:

• amnesty
• financial rewards
• additional visits and/or parcels
• additional telephone calls (up to 20 minutes)

Early release

Early release may be granted once a prisoner has served the minimum required portion of their sentence:

• for minor or less serious offences: at least half of the sentence, but no less than 90 days
• for serious, particularly serious, or exceptionally serious offences: at least 2 thirds of the sentence

If these conditions are met and the prisoner has demonstrated good behaviour, the prisoner or their lawyer may apply for early release.

Any probation period following early release must be served in Moldova.

Clemency or pardon

Under Moldovan law, there are 2 forms of clemency or pardon:

1. Amnesty: National legislation allows prisoners to apply directly for amnesty by submitting a request to the competent court
2. Presidential pardon: Granted through decrees issued by the President of the Republic of Moldova

Prisoners should consult their lawyer or legal representative for detailed information about eligibility and application procedures.

Financial penalties

There are several types of sanctions, including fines, which may be imposed either as the main penalty or as an additional one.

If a fine is not paid voluntarily, the court may convert the outstanding amount into a custodial sentence, calculated at a rate of one month of imprisonment for every 100 conventional units.

If the person is unable to pay the fine, the court may instead replace it with unpaid community service, calculated at 60 hours of work for every 100 conventional units.

Transferring to another prison

Transfer to another prison within the Republic of Moldova

Transfer to another prison is possible, although it is relatively rare. Moldovan law also allows for a change in the regime of imprisonment—either from a stricter to a less strict regime, or vice versa—within the same prison. Such a change may be approved by a decision of a special commission composed of prison representatives and chaired by the head of the penitentiary.

Transfer to a prison in the UK

Prisoners can request a transfer to a UK prison if both countries agree.

A prisoner must make a written request for transfer. Transfers can only take place if prisoners have a final and enforceable sentence.

To transfer, you must:

• be a British citizen or have close family ties with the UK (normally through permanent residence in the UK)
• have a final sentence
• have at least 6 months of your sentence left to serve when you apply for transfer
• have no outstanding fines or other non-custodial penalties
• consent to the transfer

Also, the court that decides on the transfer needs to be convinced that there is no risk that you will experience inhuman or degrading treatment in the UK.

The offence you were convicted for must also be a criminal offence in the part of the UK you wish to be transferred to: England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

The authorities in the sentencing country may refuse your request. Even if the sentencing country agrees to your transfer, the UK authorities may also refuse your request. Reasons for this might include if you have not lived in the UK for a number of years and you have no close family living there.

Release and deportation

Under Moldovan law, deportation may be applied in 2 ways:

• as an administrative sanction under the Code of Administrative Offences, for administrative violations
• as a criminal sanction under the Criminal Code, for more serious offences

In both cases, deportation may be imposed in addition to another penalty and is carried out only after the principal sanction has been fully served. Deportation is not automatic – the court must expressly state in its judgment whether deportation will be applied.

The costs of deportation are borne by the person being deported if they have sufficient financial means. If not, the expenses must be covered by the individual or organisation that invited the person to Moldova.

Sometimes people find that they face difficulties adjusting to life in the UK once they have left prison. You may find yourself ready for life on the outside but not prepared for living in the UK. You may not have lived in the UK before and have no connections there, or perhaps you have lost touch with friends and family. You may want to talk to another person who understands what you have been through, to help you consider what to do next.

If you are registered with Prisoners Abroad, you can visit Prisoners Abroad when you first arrive back in UK for advice, to use their temporary luggage store, make essential phone calls or use a computer. If you have no belongings Prisoners Abroad may be able to help with basic toiletries and finding suitable clothing. If you know your release date in advance you should tell the Prisoner and Family Support Team when you are likely to arrive and what help you think you might need. If you have no money and nowhere to go, Prisoners Abroad’s Resettlement Service can help with:

• advice on finding emergency accommodation in the London area
• claiming welfare benefits, including emergency benefit payments if you are destitute
• making appointments with doctors and dentists
• putting you in touch with local agencies if you are not returning to the London area

Later on you may want advice on housing, looking for work, applying for training or getting counselling. Prisoners Abroad can refer you to the right agency.

Other sources of practical help back in the UK are:

The Salvation Army

UK Helpline +44 (0)20 7367 4888

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, or contact your local Salvation Army branch

The Prison Fellowship

UK Helpline +44 (0)20 7799 2500

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Your criminal record in the UK

We will not normally pass on information about your case to a third party without your consent. However, if you’re arrested for certain serious offences, such as child sex abuse or drugs crimes, our staff must tell other relevant UK authorities. It is possible that information about this may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau check were carried out by a prospective employer.

Getting a passport

Make sure your British passport is still in date. Contact the British embassy or consulate before you’re released if you need an emergency passport for your journey home.

Useful Romanian words and phrases

Important phrases

I would like to see a doctor / Aș dori să consult un medic

I would like to visit a social worker / Aș dori să vorbesc cu un asistent social

I would like to contact the consulate / Aș dori să contactez consulatul

I would like to contact my lawyer / Aș dori să contactez avocatul meu

Useful legal terms

Abrogation (annulment / cassation)	Casare
Access to file	Acces la dosar
Accomplice	Complice
Accused (with charges)	Acuzat
Acquitted	Achitat
Adjudication	Pronunţarea sentinţei
Amnesty	Amnistie
Appeal	Apel
Application	Cerere
Application form	Formular de cerere
Army	Armată
Assessment of evidence	Evaluarea probelor
Blood test	Examen de singe
Cell	Celulă
Charge	Acuzare
Chief Prosecutor	Procuror superior
Civil party in criminal trial	Parte civilă în proces penal
Complaints system	Sistem de plîngeri
Completed file	Dosar complet
Consent	Acord
Convicted	Condamnat
Conviction	Condamnare
Country ban (order issued which prohibits a person who has been deported or expelled from returning)	Interdicţie de intrare în ţară
Courthouse	Curte
Criminal code	Codul penal
Code of Criminal Procedure	Codul de procedură penală
Criminal prosecution	Urmărire penală
Criminal record	Cazier juridic
Arrest warrant	Ordin de arest
Danger of interfering with the course of justice	Pericol de amestec în exercitarea justiţiei
Danger of repeated criminal offences	Pericol de recidivă
Deportation	Expulzare
Deportation order	Ordin de expulzare
Dismiss charges	Respingerea acuzaţiilor
Duty of obedience	Obligaţie de obedienţă
Early freedom	Liberare înainte de termen
Escort	Escortă
Witness	Martor
Extradition	Extradare
File	Dosar
Guilty	Vinovat
Hand cuffed	Încătușat
Hearing (first)	Prima audienţă
Human rights	Drepturile omului
Imprisoned	Deţinut
Imprisonment	Detenţie
Imprisonment after conviction	Detenţie după condamnare
Indictment	Acuzare
Insubordination to officer	Nesubordonarea autorităţilor
Interpreter	Traducător
Investigation	Investigație
Judge	Judecător
Judicial Police	Poliţie judiciară
Jurisdiction (Criminal) Entities	Organe de jurisdicţie penală
Juvenile prison	Închisoare pentru minori
Lawyer	Avocat
Lawyers´charges	Onorariul avocatului
Legal Aid / Pro Bono Lawyer	Apărător public (din oficiu)
Legal remedy	Recurs legal
Local prison rules	Regulament intern al închisorii
Major offence	Crimă deosebit de gravă
Marital Visit	Vizită conjugală
Minimal (guilt)	Vinovăţie minimă
Ministry of Justice	Ministerul Justiţiei
Minor offence	Delict minor
Mistreatment/ Torture	Tortură
Money earned in prison	Bani cîştigaţi în închisoare
Notary	Notar
Officer of the Court	Funcţionar al curţii
Parole (conditional release)	Eliberare condiţională
Pay off debts	Plata datoriilor
Penal order	Ordonanţă penală
Penal proceeding	Proces penal
Penitentiary system	Sistem penitenciar
Permanent (indefinite) detention	Detenţie pe viaţă
Permit, entitlement	Permis
Personal money	Bani personali
Physical examination	Examinare fizică
Plaintiff	Reclamant
Police Headquarters	Secţie de poliţie
Police Officer	Ofiţer de poliţie
Power of Attorney	Procură / mandat
Preliminary detention	Detenţie preventivă
Presumption of innocence	Prezumţia nevinovăţiei
Prison	Închisoare / Izolator
Prison administration	Administraţia închisorii
Prison Director	Şeful închisorii
Prison house rules	Regulamentul intern al închisorii
Prison Warden	Garda închisorii
Prisoners	Condamnaţi
Proceedings	Proces legal
Proof of evidence	Probă/dovadă
Prosecution	Urmărire
Prosecutor (Public)	Procuror
Punishment cell	Celulă de izolare
Rehabilitation	Reabilitare
Release	Punere în libertate
Remand (sending a person accused of an alleged offence into custody to await trial)	Detenţie provizorie
Remand prison	Izolator de detenţie provizorie
Remedy of appeal	Apel
Repatriation	Repatriere
Representative of the Local Authority	Reprezentant al autorităţii locale
Security	Securitate
Social Worker	Lucrător social
Strike	Grevă
Surety (money required for a remand prisoner to be released on bail)	Cauţiune
Suspended sentence	Suspendarea executării sentinţei
Temporary detention	Deţinere temporară
To deport	A deporta
To file an application	A depune o cerere
Transfer Agreement	Acord de transfer
(Strasbourg Convention)	Convenţia (de la Strasburg) cu privire la extradare
Transfer to another prison	Transfer în altă închisoare
Valid or legal	Valabil sau legal
Visit permit	Permis de vizitare

Numbers

1	Unu	16	Şaisprezece
2	Doi	17	Şaptesprezece
3	Trei	18	Optsprezece
4	Patru	19	Nouăsprezece
5	Cinci	20	Douăzeci
6	Şase	30	Treizeci
7	Şapte	40	Patruzeci
8	Opt	50	Cincizeci
9	Nouă	60	Şaizeci
10	Zece	70	Şaptezeci
11	Unsprezece	80	Optzeci
12	Douăsprezece	90	Nouăzeci
13	Treisprezece	100	O sută
14	Paisprezece	1000	O mie
15	Cincisprezece

Food

Apple	Măr
Banana	Banană
Beans	Fasole
Biscuits	Biscuiţi
Bread	Pîine
Cake	Tortă
Chicken	Pui
Tea	Ceai
Coffee	Cafea
Drink	Băutură
Eat	A mînca
Egg	Ou
Fruit	Fruct
Hungry	Flămînd
Juice	Suc
Meat	Carne
Milk	Lapte
Omlette	Omletă
Pancake	Clătite
Rice	Orez
Sausage	Crenvurşti
Sugar	Zahăr
Sweet	Dulce/ desert
Vegetables	Legume
Water	Apă
Cutlery	Veselă
Cup	Pahar
Fork	Furculiţă
Knife	Cuţit
Plate	Farfurie
Spoon	Lingură

General

Good Morning	Bună dimineaţa
Good Afternoon	Bună ziua
Good Night	Noapte bună
Day	Ziuă
Week	Săptămîină
Month	Lună
Monthy	Lunar
Year	An
Today	Astăzi
Tomorrow	Mîine
Sunday	Duminică
Monday	Luni
Tuesday	Marţi
Wednesday	Miercuri
Thursday	Joi
Friday	Vineri
Saturday	Sîmbătă
Spring	Primăvară
Summer	Vară
Autumn	Toamnă
Winter	Iarnă
Baby	Prunc, bebeluș
Boy	Băiat
Child	Copil
Father	Tată
Girl	Fată
Husband	Soţ
Man	Bărbat
Money	Bani
Mother	Mamă
Wife	Soţie
Woman	Femeie
He	El
I	Eu
Me	Eu
My	Al meu
Yours	Al tău, al vostru
Her	Al ei
His	Al lui
Their	Al lor
Them	Ei
You	Tu
Yours	Al tău, al vostru
Borrow	A împrumuta
Close	A închide
Closed	Închis
Come	A veni
Debt	Datorie
Door	Uşă
Give	A da
Here	Aici
Inside	Înăuntru
Open	Deschis
Outside	Afară, extern
Run	A fugi
Stand	A sta
Stay	Şedere
Stop	Oprire
Walk	Plimbare
Head	Cap
Hair	Păr
Eyes	Ochi
Nose	Nas
Ear	Ureche
Hearing	Auz
Mouth	Gură
Half	Jumătate
After	După
Before	Înainte
Later	Mai tîrziu
Now	Acum
Climate	Climă
Cold	Frig
Heat	Cald
Hot	Foarte cald
Rain	Ploaie
Shade	Umbră
Sun	Soare
Snow	Zăpadă
Weather	Timp/vreme
Wind	Vînt

Published 19 May 2026