Title: What is the difference between a precautionary measure and a petition/case?
Course: Inter-American Human Rights System - 2nd. Edition > Section: Preventive mechanisms

Precautionary measures undergo a different process than a petition or case, and can be decided in a few days or several weeks, depending on the urgency and information provided.  It is therefore important to know the mechanism and adjust the information to obtain a response as quickly as possible.