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Art. 323 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Wiederaufnahme
StPO; 6. Titel: Vorverfahren; 4. Kapitel: Einstellung des Verfahrens und Anklageerhebung
Art. 323 StPO · Wiederaufnahme
Die Staatsanwaltschaft verfügt die Wiederaufnahme eines durch Einstellungsverfügung rechtskräftig beendeten Verfahrens, wenn ihr neue Beweismittel oder Tatsachen bekannt werden, die: a. für eine strafrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit der beschuldigten Person sprechen; und b. sich nicht aus den früheren Akten ergeben.
Sie teilt die Wiederaufnahme denjenigen Personen und Behörden mit, denen zuvor die Einstellung mitgeteilt worden ist.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (232)
CR.2025.6 (Art. 323 StPO)
Non-Initiation of Criminal Proceedings: Revision Request Dismissed, Reopened as Resumption Request
The request was forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office as a request for reopening of proceedings.
BB.2025.100 (art. 323 CPP)
Complaint Over Coin Resale Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Cited regarding the possibility of reopening proceedings if new evidence emerges.
P/18104/2024 · ge (Art. 323 al. 1 CPP)
Appeal Against Refusal to Reopen Defamation Proceedings Due to Untimely Evidence
Cited as the legal basis for resuming a closed preliminary investigation, although the court ultimately found the conditions were not met.
P/6342/2021 · ge (Art. 323 al. 1 CPP)
Appeal Dismissed Regarding Fraud and Forgery Claims in Horse Share Purchase
Cited as the legal basis for ordering the resumption of preliminary proceedings, although the appeal concerning this point was ultimately rejected.
ARMP.2025.97 · ne (Art. 323 CPP)
Appeal Against Annulment of Penal Order in Domestic Violence Case
Cited in the reasoning when discussing the conditions under which a prior decision can be reversed to open an instruction, supporting the conclusion in order 2.
P/4005/2025 · ge (art. 323 cum 310 al. 2 CPP)
Leasing Company v. Business Representative (Criminal Misappropriation)
Cited concerning the possibility of requesting the reopening of the preliminary investigation in case of new facts.
P/6192/2025 · ge (art. 323 al. 1 CPP)
Public Prosecutor Refusals Regarding Family Dispute Proceedings Upheld Due to Lack of Standing and Non-New Evidence
Cited as the legal basis for the Public Prosecutor's refusal to reopen the preliminary investigation.
BS 2024 111 · zg (Art. 323 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor's Decision to Discontinue Proceedings Challenged by Company Against Former Executives for Unfair Competition and Breach of Trust
Cited to reject the argument that new facts could only be introduced during a reopening, as the decision being appealed is not yet final.
BK 2024 438 · be (Art. 323 StPO)
Prosecutor's Refusal to Reopen Case and Initiate New Investigation Affirmed in Part, Procedural Flaw Noted in Part
The decision affirms the refusal to reopen the procedure based on the requirements of this article concerning new evidence.
P/1396/2023 · ge (Art. 323 al. 1 CPP)
Cultural Artifact Seizure and *Ne Bis In Idem* Reversal Based on New Expert Evidence
Cited in the reasoning justifying that the existence of new evidence warrants the resumption of the preliminary investigation despite the *ne bis in idem* principle.
P/24730/2024 · ge (art. 323 al. 1 CPP)
Appeal Against Refusal to Reopen Criminal Proceedings for Assault and Theft
The court confirmed the refusal to reopen the preliminary procedure by assessing whether the conditions of this article were met.
P/10622/2022 · ge (art. 323 CPP)
Appeal Against Reopening of Criminal Procedure for False Residence Information
The court confirmed the justification for reopening the prior procedure based on this article.
P/21773/2024 · ge (art. 323 CPP)
Appeal Against Dismissal of Fraud Complaint Due to Difficulties in International Legal Assistance
This article was mentioned as the basis for potentially resuming the procedure if new evidence or facts emerge.
P/21065/2024 · ge (art. 323 CPP)
Notary's Appeal Regarding Defamation Investigation Against Anonymous Author Rejected
Cited in relation to the possibility for the case to be reopened if new evidence or facts arise, despite the dismissal.
BEK 2024 196 · sz (Art. 310 Abs. 2 i.V.m. Art. 323 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor Decision Challenge Dismissed Due to Untimely Filing and Withdrawal
This provision is mentioned as the legal basis under which the non-commencement of a criminal investigation could be reopened, although it is not directly applied in the dispositive.