1. Following the investigation conducted by the Public Prosecution, the latter may dismiss the case with prejudice and order that the Accused be released, unless he is detained for any other reason. 2. The decision to dismiss the case with prejudice in felonies may only be issued by an Advocate General or his designee, and shall only become effective after being approved by the Attorney General or his deputy. 3. The decision to dismiss the case with prejudice shall include the name and surname, age, place of birth, place of residence, profession, nationality of the Accused, as well as details of the charge imputed to him and its legal characterization and the grounds upon which the decision is based. 4. The decision shall be served upon both the victim and the Plaintiff, and if either of them has passed away, the same shall be served upon his heirs as a group without mentioning their names, at the last domicile of the decedent.
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