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Art. 121 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Rechtsnachfolge
StPO; 3. Titel: Parteien und andere Verfahrensbeteiligte; 3. Kapitel: Geschädigte Person, Opfer und Privatklägerschaft
Art. 121 StPO · Rechtsnachfolge
Stirbt die geschädigte Person, ohne auf ihre Verfahrensrechte als Privatklägerschaft verzichtet zu haben, so gehen ihre Rechte auf die Angehörigen im Sinne von Artikel 110 Absatz 1 StGB in der Reihenfolge der Erbberechtigung über.
Wer von Gesetzes wegen in die Ansprüche der geschädigten Person eingetreten ist, ist nur zur Zivilklage berechtigt und hat nur jene Verfahrensrechte, die sich unmittelbar auf die Durchsetzung der Zivilklage beziehen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (112)
BGE 152 IV 27 (Art. 121 al. 2 CPP)
Transmissibility of deceased victim's private claimant status to estate administrator under universal succession as statutory subrogation.
Main ground for admitting the appeal, confirming the estate's right to continue as private claimant.
BK 2013 208 · be (Art. 121 Abs. 1 StPO)
Succession of Damaged Party Status in Criminal Proceedings After Corporate Merger
The Tribunal concluded that this article, establishing succession rights for the private party status, applies only to natural persons and rejected its application to the appellant (a legal entity).
BK 2013 208 · be (Art. 121 Abs. 2 StPO)
Succession of Damaged Party Status in Criminal Proceedings After Corporate Merger
The Tribunal left open whether the successor could qualify under this provision but ultimately dismissed the possibility because the appellant explicitly limited their participation to the criminal aspect, while Art. 121 Abs. 2 StPO only grants rights concerning the civil claim.
RBOG.2012.Nr.25 · tg (Art. 121 Abs. 2 StPO)
Foreign Insolvency Administrator Standing as Injured Party in Domestic Criminal Proceeding
This article regulates the rights of persons who have succeeded to the claims of the injured party (like the insolvency estate), which was central to determining the administrator's procedural standing.
P/24551/2019 · ge (art. 121 al. 1 CPP)
Heirs Appeal Dismissal of Criminal Charges Against Wealth Manager
Cited regarding the standing of the parties to appeal.
P/13509/2013 · ge (Art. 121 CPP)
Director Convicted for Breach of Trust in Diamond Misappropriation
This article governs the transmission of procedural rights to relatives upon the victim's death, which was relevant for C____'s standing, although the court ultimately confirmed his standing without needing to rely solely on this rule in the final orders (though it's cited in the reasoning leading to the decision on standing, which is implicitly confirmed by the rejection of the appeal).
502 2025 80 · fr (art. 121 al. 1 CPP)
Heirs' Appeal Against Suspension of Romance Scam Prosecution Upheld
Cited in the reasoning context regarding the standing of the appellants, which is a necessary precursor to the final ruling.
502 2025 80 · fr (art. 121 al. 2 CPP)
Heirs' Appeal Against Suspension of Romance Scam Prosecution Upheld
Cited in the reasoning context regarding the standing of the appellants, which is a necessary precursor to the final ruling.
OG.2024.00054 · gl (Art. 121 Abs. 1 StPO)
Mountain Accident Fatalities: No Criminal Negligence Found
Determines the transfer of rights to relatives if the victim dies before exercising their rights as a private prosecutor.
SBK.2024.195 · ag (Art. 121 Abs. 1 StPO)
Mother's Appeal Against Dismissed Charges Against Son Denied
Regulates the transfer of victim's rights to relatives upon death.
AK.2024.378.AK · sg (Art. 121 StPO)
Standing to Appeal Dismissal of Criminal Investigation Involving Liquidated Company
Cited in the reasoning to establish that the bankruptcy estate is the legal successor of the company in liquidation, which supports the order requiring notification to the bankruptcy administration.
P/5555/2020 · ge (Art. 121 CPP)
Merger Successor's Inadmissible Appeal to Assume Aggrieved Party Status in Criminal Case
Mentioned in relation to exceptions concerning the status of injured parties for successors, but the application of Art. 115 CPP was decisive for the outcome.
AK.2024.427.AK · sg (Art. 121 Abs. 1 und 2 StPO)
Corporate Representation and Procedural Validity in Penalty Objection Appeal
Cited as the basis for the prosecution office to determine the correct corporate representation upon remand.
AK.2024.502.AK · sg (Art. 121 Abs. 1 StPO)
Appeal Regarding Dismissal of Criminal Investigation into Patient Death After Rhabdomyolysis
Cited to establish that the rights of the deceased victim pass to the relatives in order of inheritance succession regarding the right to appeal.
SST.2024.38 · ag (Art. 121 Abs. 2 StPO)
Appellate Court Upholds Homicide Attempt Conviction, Modifies Civil Awards
Deals with the admissibility of civil claims in criminal proceedings.