Can the imposed sanctions be appealed?
Brazil
Answer
Yes
Source
Lei n. 950430/09/1997 (Election Law) as amended by
Lei n? 12.034/2009
Art 30
Paragraph 1. Decisions that assess the rendering of accountsof elected candidates shall be published within 8 (eight) days before thecertification of such candidates.
Paragraph 5. It is possible to challenge decisions on theaccounts rendered by
candidates or financialcommittees by filing an appeal at a higher instance of the
Electoral Justice within 3(three) days after the publication of such decision on the
Official Journal.
http://english.tse.jus.br/arquivos/elections-law
Comment
Please note that Art. 30-A states that any political party or coalitionis entitled to represent before the Electoral Court within 15 (fifteen) daysafter the certification, reporting facts and indicating evidence, and requirejudicial investigation on conducts that do not comply with the regulationsestablished in this Law, notably those related to fundraising and spending.
