Judicial Council Evaluates Potential Jury Against Prosecutor Laura Urquiza

The Judicial Council of Tierra del Fuego began to analyze the actions of the prosecutor Laura Urquiza, who is under investigation for alleged malpractice in her performance in a case. The report, which was prepared by the High Court of Justice, shows that the prosecutor had neglected the tasks that must be carried out in her position, which raised concern among the advisers.

With this report in hand, the members of the Council decided to request certified copies of all the records of the case to examine whether it is appropriate to initiate legal proceedings against the officer, who is based in Río Grande. The decision to open the process will depend on a more in-depth assessment of whether Urquiza’s behavior warrants disciplinary action or even removal from office.

It should be noted that during the debate, the lawyer Santiago Martín D’Angelo, a member of the Council and the designated Prosecutor in this case, excused himself from participating because of his role as a prosecutor responsible for compiling the request in case the process does not progress to this point. a jury

The prosecutor before the High Court of Justice, Eduardo Urquiza, prepared the report which is now being evaluated by the Council. In this document, the background information of the case is sent to the members of the Court, so that they can decide whether administrative sanctions or more serious action are appropriate.

In another case discussed at the meeting, the Judicial Council rejected a complaint against the Correctional Judge of Río Grande, Pedro Fernández, presented by Hernán Gaite and supported by the lawyer Griselda Engelhard. The Council concluded that the elements of the charge did not constitute grounds for initiating a jury trial, clarifying that a difference of opinion or errors that can be corrected through procedural aids do not justify a trial. start against them.

In addition, the councilors approved the requests for approval from the Supreme Court of Justice to appoint Antonela Bordignon as secretary of the Executive Court of Río Grande and Cintia Paola Ferreyra as interim secretary of Electoral Court of First Instance.