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Art. 31 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Gerichtsstand des Tatortes
StPO; 2. Titel: Strafbehörden; 3. Kapitel: Gerichtsstand
Art. 31 StPO · Gerichtsstand des Tatortes
Für die Verfolgung und Beurteilung einer Straftat sind die Behörden des Ortes zuständig, an dem die Tat verübt worden ist. Liegt nur der Ort, an dem der Erfolg der Straftat eingetreten ist, in der Schweiz, so sind die Behörden dieses Ortes zuständig.
Ist die Straftat an mehreren Orten verübt worden oder ist der Erfolg an mehreren Orten eingetreten, so sind die Behörden des Ortes zuständig, an dem zuerst Verfolgungshandlungen vorgenommen worden sind.
Hat eine beschuldigte Person am selben Ort mehrere Verbrechen, Vergehen oder Übertretungen verübt, so werden die Verfahren vereint.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (391)
SK.2022.14 (Art. 74 Abs. 2 StBOG i.V.m. Art. 31 Abs. 2 StPO)
Fines converted to prison sentences due to non-payment.
Used to designate the Canton of Bern as the canton responsible for the execution of the sentence.
96/2005/1 · sh (Art. 31 Abs. 1 lit. d StPO)
Governing Council's Authority Over Deputy Judge Recusal in Traffic Accident Investigation
Cited as the provision that originally designated the government council (Regierungsrat) as the competent authority to decide on challenges to the refusal of recusals in this type of case.
TPF 2017 170 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 Satz 1 StPO)
Internet Crime Jurisdiction: Location of Offense and Suspect Residence
Establishes that the authorities of the place where the offense was committed are responsible for prosecution and judgment.
BG.2026.33 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 und 2 StPO)
Jurisdictional Dispute Over Death Following Cannabis Consumption
Cited as the general rule for determining jurisdiction based on the place where the offense was committed.
BG.2026.24 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 Satz 1 StPO)
Federal Criminal Court Upholds Obwalden Jurisdiction Over Official Inaction Case
The primary legal basis for determining jurisdiction based on the place where the offense was committed.
BG.2026.31 (Art. 31 StPO)
Federal Criminal Court Upholds Thurgau's Jurisdiction Over Criminal Proceedings
This provision establishes the principle of the place of the offense for determining jurisdiction.
BG.2026.21 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 StPO)
Canton of Fribourg Establishes Jurisdiction Over Cross-Cantonal Fraud and Money Laundering Case
Cited as the general rule for determining jurisdiction based on the place where the offense was committed.
BG.2026.21 (Art. 31 Abs. 2 StPO)
Canton of Fribourg Establishes Jurisdiction Over Cross-Cantonal Fraud and Money Laundering Case
Applied to determine that the jurisdiction lies with the canton where prosecution proceedings were first initiated, considering the commission of offenses in multiple locations.
SK.2025.61 (art. 31 CPP)
Modified Firework Explosion at Sporting Event Leads to Conviction
This article is cited in conjunction with Article 74 al. 2 LOAP to determine the competent canton for the execution of the sentence.
BG.2025.80 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 und 2 StPO)
Jurisdiction Dispute Over Fraud and Money Laundering Case Remanded for Further Factual Investigation
Cited as the primary rule for determining jurisdiction based on the place where the offense was committed.
BG.2025.84 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction Dispute Between Cantons Over Fraud Case
This provision was discussed in relation to the initial request by one canton for another to take over the proceedings.
SK.2025.17 (art. 74 cpv. 2 LOAP in combinato disposto con l’art. 31 cpv. 1 CPP)
Counterfeit Currency and Fraud Convictions
Designates the Canton of Bern as responsible for the execution of the sentences for A. and B.
BG.2025.78 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 und 2 StPO)
Competence for Habitual Theft: Bern vs. Zurich/Aargau
Establishes the general rule for jurisdiction based on the place where the offense was committed.
BG.2025.64 (Art. 31 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction upheld for offenses on Swiss highway rest stop.
This provision is used to determine the place where the offense was committed as the basis for jurisdiction.
BG.2025.64 (Art. 31 Abs. 2 StPO)
Jurisdiction upheld for offenses on Swiss highway rest stop.
This provision is discussed but ultimately not applied, as the primary place of offense could be determined.