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Art. 324 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Grundsätze
StPO; 6. Titel: Vorverfahren; 4. Kapitel: Einstellung des Verfahrens und Anklageerhebung
Art. 324 StPO · Grundsätze
Die Staatsanwaltschaft erhebt beim zuständigen Gericht Anklage, wenn sie aufgrund der Untersuchung die Verdachtsgründe als hinreichend erachtet und keinen Strafbefehl erlassen kann.
Die Anklageerhebung ist nicht anfechtbar.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (205)
50/2004/9 · sh (Art. 324 Satz 2 StPO)
Sufficiency of Indictment and Judicial vs. Prosecutorial Roles
The court cited this provision to justify remitting the case back to the public prosecutor's office or the investigating judge for correction of essential deficiencies in the indictment that the court itself cannot remedy.
502 2025 162 · fr (Art. 324 ss CPP)
Economic Development Department v. Public Prosecutor Regarding Complainant Status in Fraud Case
Cited in the description of the possible outcomes of the preliminary investigation (alongside Art. 352 and Art. 319 ss CPP).
SBK.2025.138.139.140 · ag (Art. 5 Abs. 1 BV und Art. 2 Abs. 1 i.V.m. Art. 310 Abs. 2, Art. 319 Abs. 1 und Art. 324 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor's Duty to Investigate Romance Scams
Cited in relation to the principle of 'in dubio pro duriore' for the decision to open or not open proceedings.
BK 2025 414 · be (Art. 324 Abs. 2 StPO)
Appellants v. State Regarding Denial of Appointed Counsel in Misdemeanor Theft Case
Cited in the reasoning regarding the inadmissibility of challenging the decision not to indict.
P/13953/2020 · ge (art. 324 al. 1 CPP)
Appellant v. Public Prosecutor (Negligent Grievous Bodily Harm)
Cited in relation to Article 5 al. 1 Cst. for the principle 'in dubio pro duriore'.
BS 2025 25 · zg (Art. 324 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor Dismissal of Defamation Complaint Over Marijuana Accusation Overturned
Cited in the reasoning in connection with the principle of 'in dubio pro duriore' governing discontinuance decisions.
UE250099 · zh (Art. 324 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor's Refusal to Charge Affirmed in Traffic Accident Dispute Over Alleged False Testimony
Cited in the reasoning to explain the criteria for filing an indictment.
SBK.2025.3 · ag (Art. 324 Abs. 1 StPO)
Neurosurgeon Negligence Case Remitted for Further Investigation Amid Conflicting Expert Opinions
Cited for the procedure of the Public Prosecutor's Office filing an indictment when suspicion is sufficiently substantiated.
P/9964/2024 · ge (art. 356 al. 1 in fine cum art. 324 al. 2 CPP)
Penal Order Opposition Deadline Strict Application Case
Cited to confirm that the decision on the late opposition itself is not subject to appeal.
P3 24 326 · vs (Art. 324 ff. StPO)
Appeal Against Discontinuation of Proceedings for Bodily Harm and Failure to Render Aid
Cited as the procedural basis for the subsequent step (issuing a penalty order or indictment) if sufficient suspicion is found.
502 2024 201 · fr (Art. 324 CPP)
Appeal Against Refusal to Prosecute Construction Director for Fraud and Coercion
Cited in relation to the principle 'in dubio pro duriore' as context, but not directly in the dispositive orders.
BB.2024.93 (Art. 324 Abs. 1 StPO)
Federal Court Upholds Prosecutor's Decision to Dismiss Criminal Complaint Against Judges
Cited in the reasoning in conjunction with the principle of legality, as it applies to the 'in dubio pro duriore' rule for non-commencement.
P/8743/2019 · ge (art. 324 al. 1 CPP)
Dismissal of Harm Claim After CT Contrast Reaction Upheld
Cited in conjunction with Art. 5 al. 1 Cst. and Art. 2 al. 2 CPP to establish the principle of 'in dubio pro duriore' in the context of dismissal.
502 2024 182 · fr (Art. 324 al. 1 CPP)
Complainants v. Accused (Child Visitation Dispute)
Cited in connection with the principle of *in dubio pro duriore* relevant to the application of Art. 310 CPP.
P/6605/2016 · ge (art. 324 al. 1 CPP)
Association's Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Direct Standing in Fraud Case
Cited in relation to the 'in dubio pro duriore' principle applied to decisions on classification.