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Art. 197 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Grundsätze

StPO; 5. Titel: Zwangsmassnahmen; 1. Kapitel: Allgemeine Bestimmungen

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Art. 197 StPO · Grundsätze

Zwangsmassnahmen können nur ergriffen werden, wenn: a. sie gesetzlich vorgesehen sind; b. ein hinreichender Tatverdacht vorliegt; c. die damit angestrebten Ziele nicht durch mildere Massnahmen erreicht werden können; d. die Bedeutung der Straftat die Zwangsmassnahme rechtfertigt.

Zwangsmassnahmen, die in die Grundrechte nicht beschuldigter Personen eingreifen, sind besonders zurückhaltend einzusetzen.

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Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (915)

RBOG.2015.Nr.21 · tg (Art. 197 Abs. 1 lit. b StPO)

Challenging Cash Seizure: Deficient Order Cured by Appellate Justification

This provision defines the requirement of sufficient suspicion for seizures, which was central to the reasoning regarding the initial basis for the seizure.

BK 2014 193 · be (Art. 197 Abs. 1 lit. c StPO)

Appeal Against Extended Security Detention Granted Under Alternative Measures

Cited in the reasoning concerning the principle of proportionality (subsidiarity) as a ground for reviewing alternative measures instead of custody.

BK 2014 39 · be (Art. 197 StPO)

Security Detention for Reinstatement Proceedings under Cantonal Law vs. Federal Procedure Code

Mentioned in the reasoning regarding the requirement that a coercive measure must be based on a formal law.

BH.2025.9 (Art. 197 al. 1 let. c CPP)

War Crimes Suspect Denied Pre-Trial Release Amidst Collusion Fears

Cited as a condition for ordering pre-trial detention, stating it must not be ordered if less severe measures can achieve the same goal.

P/23560/2025 · ge (art. 197 al. 1 et 212 al. 3 CPP)

Appeal Against Pre-Trial Detention for Drug Offenses and Flight Risk

Cited regarding the principle of proportionality concerning the duration of provisional detention relative to the expected sentence.

P/17970/2025 · ge (Art. 197 CPP)

Provisional Detention Upheld Despite Psychiatric Issues in Aggravated Robbery Case

This article concerning the principle of proportionality was used to assess the legality of the detention duration ordered.

P/23067/2025 · ge (Art. 197 al. 1 et 212 al. 3 CPP)

Asylum Seeker's Appeal Against Pre-Trial Detention for Property Crimes Rejected Due to Flight Risk

These articles are cited when assessing the proportionality of the detention duration.

P/5738/2025 · ge (art. 197 al. 1 et 212 al. 3 CPP)

Extension of Pre-Trial Detention Upheld Due to Flight and Collusion Risks

Cited in relation to the proportionality of the duration of detention, noting the investigation's progress.

502 2025 302 · fr (art. 197 al. 1 let. b CPP)

Cantonal Court Annuls DNA Analysis Order Lacking Sufficient Suspicion

The main ground for admitting the appeal was the lack of sufficient suspicion against the appellant, as required by this article, for ordering the DNA analysis.

P/21805/2025 · ge (art. 197 CPP)

Appeal against Provisional Detention for Sexual Coercion and Incest Denied Due to Risk of Collusion

Cited in the ruling when assessing whether the principle of proportionality was violated concerning the duration of detention.

KSE 2 2025 · ai (Art. 197 Abs. 1 StPO)

Appeal Dismissed Regarding DNA Sampling Order, State to Bear Appeal Costs Due to Initial Procedural Defect

Cited as the general requirements for imposing coercive measures, the fulfillment of which is necessary for the DNA order.

BK 2025 37 · be (Art. 197 Abs. 1 Bst. c und d StPO)

Prosecutor's Decision Not to Authorize House Search Upheld in Breach of Trust Case

Cited in the reasoning regarding the conditions for coercive measures, although the final order dismissed the appeal on other grounds.

BK 2025 37 · be (Art. 197 Abs. 2 StPO)

Prosecutor's Decision Not to Authorize House Search Upheld in Breach of Trust Case

Cited in the reasoning regarding the cautious application of coercive measures against non-accused persons, though the dismissal order itself relies on the lack of justification for the measure.

BB.2025.72 (art. 197 cpv. 1 CPP)

DNA Analysis for Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking Upheld

This provision lists the cumulative conditions that must be met for coercive measures to be taken.

P/1754/2020 · ge (art. 197 al. 1 CPP)

Spousal Appeal Against Lifting Seizure of Allegedly Fraudulently Transferred Paintings

Cited to set out the general legal requirements for coercive measures, although the main ground for decision relies on Art. 267 CPP.