Abstract
The Commission for the Codification of Criminal Law is currently working on amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure. Its aim is to define a new model of pre-trial proceedings that enhances their effectiveness. The shape of the pre-trial model is not accidental; it results from the consideration of numerous factors, both extra-normative (such as national crime levels in the country and criminalisation trends) and normative (such as the role of the prosecutor in pre-trial proceedings). This article critically examines the key factors influencing the optimal model of pre-trial proceedings, thereby outlining a clear direction for future regulations.