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Art. 116 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Begriffe
StPO; 3. Titel: Parteien und andere Verfahrensbeteiligte; 3. Kapitel: Geschädigte Person, Opfer und Privatklägerschaft
Art. 116 StPO · Begriffe
Als Opfer gilt die geschädigte Person, die durch die Straftat in ihrer körperlichen, sexuellen oder psychischen Integrität unmittelbar beeinträchtigt worden ist.
Als Angehörige des Opfers gelten seine Ehegattin oder sein Ehegatte, seine Kinder und Eltern sowie die Personen, die ihm in ähnlicher Weise nahe stehen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (124)
STAPP.2002.14 · so (§ 116 StPO)
Embezzlement Conviction Upheld Despite Fraud Acquittal in Related Charges
This provision was cited to justify why a formal acquittal for fraud was not required when the accused was convicted of embezzlement based on the same set of facts.
ZZ.1994.22 · so (§ 116 StPO)
Enforcement Office Coercion and Penal Sanctions for Debtor Non-Appearance
This provision was applied to justify the conviction under Art. 323 instead of Art. 292 StGB, as it allows applying a different criminal provision than the one named in the initial prosecutor's decision.
SBK.2025.221 · ag (Art. 116 Abs. 2 StPO)
Prosecutor's Decision to Not Investigate Sexual Assault Allegations Upheld
Mentioned as a category of party status, but not applicable to C._____ in this case.
P/20682/2024 · ge (Art. 116 al. 1 CPP)
Appeal of Refusal to Prosecute Alleged Negligent Bodily Harm by Home-Care Nurse
Cited in the reasoning to define the victim in the context of free legal aid.
BK 2025 70 · be (Art. 116 Abs. 1 StPO)
Federal Supreme Court Referral on Partial Discontinuance of Child Sexual Offense Charges
Cited in reasoning (E. 4.2.3) regarding the victim's exemption from reimbursement, which influences cost allocation in order 2.
P/18590/2021 · ge (art. 116 al. 1 CPP)
Prosecutor's Dismissal Upheld in Police Use of Force Case
Cited to define the term 'victim' in the context of legal aid provisions.
BB.2024.93 (Art. 116 Abs. 1 StPO)
Federal Court Upholds Prosecutor's Decision to Dismiss Criminal Complaint Against Judges
Cited in the reasoning to define 'victim' in terms of direct impairment of physical, sexual, or psychological integrity.
BS 2024 47 · zg (Art. 116 StPO)
Prosecutorial Delay and Recusal Dismissal in Secrecy/Abuse of Office Case
Mentioned in the context of assessing the applicant's victim status for legal aid purposes, but not cited in the dispositive orders.
SST.2024.38 · ag (Art. 116 Abs. 2 StPO)
Appellate Court Upholds Homicide Attempt Conviction, Modifies Civil Awards
Relates to the legitimacy of parties in criminal proceedings.
502 2024 225 · fr (art. 116 al. 1 CPP)
Cantonal Court Reverses Denial of Free Legal Aid to Vulnerable Ukrainian Victim
Cited in the reasoning to confirm the appellant's status as a victim.
2024.OG.BI.23.26 · ur (Art. 116 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor's Non-Indictment Appeal Regarding Teacher's Class Rules Dismissed for Lack of Standing and Remediability
Cited in reasoning regarding the definition of a victim, which informed the decision in point 1 (implicitly by failing to meet the required status).
2024.OG.BI.23.26 · ur (Art. 116 Abs. 2 StPO)
Prosecutor's Non-Indictment Appeal Regarding Teacher's Class Rules Dismissed for Lack of Standing and Remediability
Cited in reasoning regarding the definition of relatives of the victim, which informed the decision in point 1 (implicitly by failing to meet the required status).
SBK.2024.178 · ag (Art. 116 Abs. 2 StPO)
Husband's Appeal Against Closure of Death Investigation Dismissed
Cited in the reasoning to establish the appellant's standing as a relative of the victim.
P/19785/2022 · ge (art. 116 al. 2 CPP)
Brother Denied Victim Status in Incarcerated Sibling's Death Case
The court confirmed the rejection of the appellant's status as a 'proche de la victime' (victim's relative) based on this article, which defines who qualifies as a victim's relative for participation in criminal proceedings.
SBK.2024.222 · ag (Art. 116 Abs. 2 StPO)
Brother Denied Private Prosecution in Suspicious Death Appeal
Used to determine who qualifies as next of kin for the purpose of civil claims in criminal proceedings.