General Law

Suspension

0736-en RE520 Criminal Law As of 11.07.2026


The suspension is the conclusion of a preliminary procedure with negative results. After suspension of the criminal investigation, the injured party can represent the prosecution as a private prosecutor.

Deutsch

Sistierung 0736-de

Die Sistierung ist der Abschluss eines Vorverfahrens mit negativem Ergebnis. Nach Sistierung der Strafuntersuchung kann die Anklage vom Geschädigten als Privatstrafkläger vertreten werden.

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