Plea and reconciliation agreements

The Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine provides for two kinds of agreement: reconciliation, between the victim and the suspect or accused, and a plea of guilty, between the prosecutor and the suspect or accused. The consequences of both are serious, so the decision calls for careful legal analysis.

When to get in touch

• the prosecution has proposed entering into an agreement
• you are the victim and are willing to reconcile
• you need the consequences assessed before signing
• an agreement has been concluded but questions have arisen about performing it

What the lawyer does

• explains the legal consequences of each kind of agreement
• assesses whether an agreement makes sense in the particular situation
• takes part in negotiating the terms and drafting the text
• checks that the agreement complies with the requirements of the law
• represents the client in the court proceedings based on the agreement
• initiates an appeal against the judgment where there are grounds

Legal basis

The types of agreement are set out in Article 468 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine; initiating and concluding them in Article 469; the content of a reconciliation agreement in Article 471; and the general procedure for court proceedings based on an agreement in Article 474.

Legislation and case law are updated over time; this page reflects the position as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the two?

A reconciliation agreement is concluded with the victim, a plea agreement with the prosecutor. They differ in their grounds, their content and their consequences.

Can an agreement be withdrawn after signing?

The law sets out the procedure and the consequences, including during the court’s consideration of the agreement; this needs to be assessed case by case.

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