Crime Prevention Model — Law 20.393
The defense the statute contemplates is an implemented model, not a document in a drawer. Building one that would survive being tested.
What this involves
Law 20.393 makes companies themselves criminally liable for a widening list of offenses committed for their benefit. The principal defense the statute contemplates is a crime prevention model that was genuinely adopted and implemented — which is a much higher bar than having the document.
The distinction matters because that is exactly what gets tested. A model with no risk matrix tailored to your operation, no functioning reporting channel, no evidence of training and no record of the prevention officer doing anything is not a defense. It is a document that proves you knew you needed one.
What we handle
Risk matrix
Mapping the offenses within scope against your actual processes, counterparties and payment flows — not a generic list copied from a template.
Model design
Policies, controls, prohibitions and procedures proportionate to the risks identified, integrated with your existing operations.
Prevention officer
Defining the role, its autonomy, its resources and its reporting line, plus the evidence trail that shows the function is real.
Reporting channel
A channel that meets the confidentiality and anti-retaliation expectations, with a documented process for handling what comes in.
Training and evidence of implementation
Training the people whose roles carry the risk, and building the documentary record that demonstrates the model operates.
How we run this for a client abroad
Assessment first
You send the documents you have. We tell you what applies, what it costs and how long it takes — before you commit to anything.
Power of attorney
Granted at a Chilean consulate or apostilled where you live. It lets us act for you in Chile without you travelling.
We file, you get updates
Our attorneys handle the filings and appearances in Chile. You get plain-English updates at every stage.
Crime Prevention Model — Law 20.393 — common questions
What English-speaking clients ask us most about this specific service.
Is having a prevention model mandatory?
Can we use our parent company's global compliance program?
What makes a model hold up if it is tested?
Do we need certification?
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