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==Origin==

==Origin==

French, bundle of [[documents]] which from their bulging are likened to a back , dossier, from ''dos'' back, from [[Latin]] ''dorsum''

French, bundle of [[documents]] which from their bulging are likened to a back , dossier, from ''dos'' back, from [[Latin]] ''dorsum''

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1880]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1880]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: a file containing detailed [[records]] on a particular [[person]] or subject  

*1: a file containing detailed [[records]] on a particular [[person]] or subject  

A '''dossier''' is a collection of papers or other sources, containing detailed [[information]] about a particular person or subject, together with a [[synopsis]] of their [[content]].

A '''dossier''' is a collection of papers or other sources, containing detailed [[information]] about a particular person or subject, together with a [[synopsis]] of their [[content]].

In [[law]], the ''inquisitorial procedure'' is one of the two [[methods]] of exposing [[evidence]] in court (the other being the ''adversary procedure''). The inquisitorial system is typical of countries that base their legal systems on civil or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law].

In [[law]], the ''inquisitorial procedure'' is one of the two [[methods]] of exposing [[evidence]] in court (the other being the ''adversary procedure''). The inquisitorial system is typical of countries that base their legal systems on civil or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_law Roman law].

Under the inquisitorial procedure, the pretrial hearing for bringing a possible [[indictment]] is usually under the [[control]] of a judge whose [[responsibilities]] include the [[investigation]] of all aspects of the case, whether favourable or unfavourable to either the prosecution or defense. Witnesses are heard, and the accused, who is [[represented]] by counsel, may also be heard, though he is not required to speak and, if he does, he is not put under [[oath]]. In Germany the prosecution [[participates]] in the [[investigation]]; while in France the prosecution presents its recommendations only at the end of the hearing. In both France and Germany the investigating magistrate will recommend a [[trial]] only if he is sure that there is sufficient evidence of [[guilt]]. The entire ''dossier'' of the pretrial [[proceedings]] is made available to the defense.

Under the inquisitorial procedure, the pretrial hearing for bringing a possible [[indictment]] is usually under the [[control]] of a judge whose [[responsibilities]] include the [[investigation]] of all aspects of the case, whether favourable or unfavourable to either the prosecution or defense. Witnesses are heard, and the accused, who is [[represented]] by counsel, may also be heard, though he is not required to speak and, if he does, he is not put under [[oath]]. In Germany the prosecution [[participates]] in the [[investigation]]; while in France the prosecution presents its recommendations only at the end of the hearing. In both France and Germany the investigating magistrate will recommend a [[trial]] only if he is sure that there is sufficient evidence of [[guilt]]. The entire ''dossier'' of the pretrial [[proceedings]] is made available to the defense.