Article 814 — Prosecution of Offenses

1/ The public prosecutor or the trustee in bankruptcy shall seize the criminal court on the offenses set down in this Chapter. 2/ The trustee in bankruptcy shall forward to the public prosecutor supporting documents, receipts and other information in his possession for the effective prosecution of the offenses. Supporting documents and receipts shall be kept at the court registry when they are required. 3/ Convictions for negligent or fraudulent bankruptcy and other related offenses may be prosecuted even where the debtor has not been adjudged bankrupt under Title Four.