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Art. 240 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Verfall der Sicherheitsleistung
StPO; 5. Titel: Zwangsmassnahmen; 3. Kapitel: Freiheitsentzug, Untersuchungs- und Sicherheitshaft
Art. 240 StPO · Verfall der Sicherheitsleistung
Entzieht sich die beschuldigte Person dem Verfahren oder dem Vollzug einer freiheitsentziehenden Sanktion, so verfällt die Sicherheitsleistung dem Bund oder dem Kanton, dessen Gericht sie angeordnet hat.
Hat eine Drittperson die Sicherheit geleistet, so kann auf den Verfall verzichtet werden, wenn die Drittperson den Behörden rechtzeitig die Informationen geliefert hat, die eine Ergreifung der beschuldigten Person ermöglicht hätten.
Über den Verfall der Sicherheitsleistung entscheidet die Behörde, bei der die Sache hängig ist oder zuletzt hängig war.
Eine verfallene Sicherheitsleistung wird in sinngemässer Anwendung von Artikel 73 StGB zur Deckung der Ansprüche der Geschädigten und, wenn ein Überschuss bleibt, zur Deckung der Geldstrafen, Bussen und der Verfahrenskosten verwendet. Ein allfällig noch verbleibender Überschuss fällt dem Bund oder dem Kanton zu.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (108)
50/2007/29 · sh (Art. 240 Abs. 1 StPO)
Baseball Bat as Weapon Classification and Procedural Due Process in Importation Case
This provision was cited in the reasoning supporting the decision that the simplified investigation procedure was correctly applied.
P/20523/2017 · ge (Art. 240 al. 1 CPP)
Devolution of Security Deposit to State Upon Evasion of Prison Sentence
Basis for ordering the forfeiture of the security because the accused evaded the execution of the custodial sentence.
P/20523/2017 · ge (Art. 240 al. 3 CPP)
Devolution of Security Deposit to State Upon Evasion of Prison Sentence
Cited to establish the Court's competence to rule on the fate of the securities.
P/20523/2017 · ge (Art. 240 al. 4 CPP)
Devolution of Security Deposit to State Upon Evasion of Prison Sentence
Applied to rule on the allocation of the forfeited security, covering costs before the remainder is acquired by the State.
BK 2025 28 · be (Art. 240 al. 2 CPP)
Attempted Fraud and Traffic Violator's Pre-Trial Detention Confirmed Due to Flight and Collusion Risk
Mentioned by the appellant in the reasoning regarding the possibility of providing security by a third party.
BK 2024 313 · be (Art. 240 Abs. 2 StPO)
Cantonal Court Upholds Pre-Trial Detention for Suspected Usury and Flight Risk
Mentioned in E. 8.3.2 regarding third parties posting the security (bail), not applied in the operative section (dispositive).
SN.2024.9 (Art. 237-240 StPO)
Murderer's Detention Extended Due to Flight Risk and Lengthy Sentence
Mentioned as the legal framework for alternative measures to pre-trial detention that must be considered.
P/11148/2020 · ge (art. 240 al. 3 CPP)
Brigandage Convictions Upheld After Partial Appeal Successes and Damage Award Adjustment
Used in conjunction with art. 239 al. 1 CPP regarding the surety release for F_____.
P/16180/2018 · ge (art. 240 al. 1 CPP)
Usury and Labor Exploitation Convictions with Obstruction of Justice
Basis for the forfeiture (dévolution) to the State of Geneva of half of the bail/security provided by the defendants due to Y______'s absence from the trial.
P/7627/2012 · ge (art. 240 al. 1 CPP)
Appellant Compensation Claim Time-Barred Following Robbery Proceedings Classification
Cited to explain the basis for the forfeiture of bail funds, though ultimately the forfeiture was upheld based on a prior non-contested order.
BK 2022 248 · be (Art. 240 Abs. 2 StPO)
Swiss Supreme Court Upholds Security Detention for Convicted Robber Facing Long Sentence Due to High Flight Risk
Referenced in the reasoning regarding third-party security deposits, but not explicitly in the final orders.
BK 2021 66 · be (Art. 240 Abs. 2 StPO)
Confirmation of Pre-Trial Detention for Major Theft Suspect Due to Flight Risk and Urgent Suspicion
Referenced by the appellant in the reasoning when arguing for the possibility of third-party surety.
P/11822/2008 · ge (art. 240 CPP)
Forfeiture of Bail Deposit Upon Prescription of Custodial Sentence
Cited in the dispositive regarding the allocation of the balance of the sureties to cover the victim's damages.
P/11822/2008 · ge (art. 240 al. 1 CPP)
Forfeiture of Bail Deposit Upon Prescription of Custodial Sentence
The basis for the decision to declare the sureties devolved to the State of Geneva because the convicted person evaded the execution of the sentence.
P/11822/2008 · ge (art. 240 al. 4 CPP)
Forfeiture of Bail Deposit Upon Prescription of Custodial Sentence
The court deviated from the standard order of allocation of sureties (covering criminal costs first) based on the victim's agreement, but the provision sets the general rule that was addressed.