Judicial Investigation Department

Founded in 1973, the Judicial Investigation Department (Spanish, Organismo de Investigación Judicial, OIJ) is a dependency of the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa Rica. Since October 2015, its director has been Walter Espinoza Espinoza. Likewise, the OIJ will act in the crimes of private action by order of competent authority after receiving the claim or accusation of the affected party.

Judicial Investigation Department

Founded in 1973, the Judicial Investigation Department (Spanish, Organismo de Investigación Judicial, OIJ) is a dependency of the Supreme Court of Justice of Costa Rica. Since October 2015, its director has been Walter Espinoza Espinoza. Likewise, the OIJ will act in the crimes of private action by order of competent authority after receiving the claim or accusation of the affected party.