Cassation

The cassation procedure takes place before the Supreme Court, the highest court in the Netherlands. If you have been convicted on appeal (or, in some cases, if the lower court ruled against you), you can bring your case before the Supreme Court. The Public Prosecution Service can also file a cassation appeal if there are grounds to do so.

Cassation differs from an ordinary trial. The Supreme Court does not reassess the facts of the case but only examines whether the law was correctly applied and whether the procedure was properly followed. In most cases, there is no hearing, and the case is handled in writing. For this reason, it is mandatory to be represented by a lawyer at this stage.

A cassation procedure requires specialized expertise. Jansen Kneepkens Rijnsburger Advocaten advise you on your prospects and represent you in proceedings before the Supreme Court.