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Art. 38 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Bestimmung eines abweichenden Gerichtsstands
StPO; 2. Titel: Strafbehörden; 3. Kapitel: Gerichtsstand
Art. 38 StPO · Bestimmung eines abweichenden Gerichtsstands
Die Staatsanwaltschaften können untereinander einen anderen als den in den Artikeln 31–37 vorgesehenen Gerichtsstand vereinbaren, wenn der Schwerpunkt der deliktischen Tätigkeit oder die persönlichen Verhältnisse der beschuldigten Person es erfordern oder andere triftige Gründe vorliegen.
Zur Wahrung der Verfahrensrechte einer Partei kann die Beschwerdeinstanz des Kantons auf Antrag dieser Partei oder von Amtes wegen nach Erhebung der Anklage die Beurteilung in Abweichung der Gerichtsstandsvorschriften dieses Kapitels einem andern sachlich zuständigen erstinstanzlichen Gericht des Kantons zur Beurteilung überweisen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (74)
ZZ.1993.21 · so (§ 38 StPO)
Right to Compensation After Discontinued Investigation
Cited for the rule that the accused must be given the opportunity to request compensation if they have not already done so when proceedings are discontinued.
BG.2026.15 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction dispute between Basel-Stadt and Aargau
This provision allows for agreement between public prosecutor's offices on a jurisdiction other than the one provided by law under certain conditions.
BG.2025.65 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Canton Aargau Assumes Jurisdiction After Delay
The provision is cited as the legal basis for potentially deviating from the statutory jurisdiction when the focus of the criminal activity or personal circumstances of the accused require it, or when other compelling reasons exist.
BG.2025.71 (art. 38 cpv. 1 CPP)
Federal Criminal Court Rules Lucerne Competent to Prosecute Sexual Assault Case
This article is used to establish a deviating jurisdiction due to relevant reasons, such as the location of the parties and the already initiated proceedings in Lucerne.
BG.2025.72 (art. 38 cpv. 1 CPP)
Jurisdiction over sexual offenses: Ticino vs. St. Gallen
This provision is cited as the basis for potentially establishing a different venue than the legally prescribed ones, but the court ultimately finds insufficient grounds to apply it.
BG.2025.57 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction over Juvenile Offender with No Habitual Residence
Cited as a provision that can be used to resolve competency conflicts through jurisdiction agreements.
BG.2025.34 (Art. 38 StPO)
Jurisdiction Dispute: Bern v. Zurich
This provision is cited as the basis for tacitly recognizing jurisdiction.
UH240364 · zh (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction over Incitement to Forgery of Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates
Used to determine the competent court based on the prosecution's agreement and the accused's place of residence, deviating from the primary venue rules.
BG.2025.16 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction over International Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme
This provision is mentioned in relation to Art. 40 Abs. 3 StPO, concerning the focus of criminal activity as a reason to deviate from the statutory jurisdiction.
BG.2024.16 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Federal Court Upholds Cantonal Jurisdiction in Money Laundering Case
Cited in relation to cantons deviating from the statutory place of jurisdiction for valid reasons.
BG.2024.75 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction Over Multi-Canton Financial Crimes
Allows for agreements between cantonal prosecuting authorities to deviate from the statutory jurisdiction under certain conditions.
BG.2024.43 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Jurisdiction for Economic Mismanagement Charges: Zurich, Aargau, Zug
Allows deviation from the ordinary place of jurisdiction under certain conditions.
ARMP.2024.127 · ne (Art. 38 al. 1 CPP)
Failure to Timely Appeal Penal Order Following DUI and Driving Ban Violation
Cited implicitly when dismissing the claim for defence costs indemnity.
BG.2024.51 (art. 38 al. 1 CPP)
Federal Criminal Court: Jurisdiction for Unlawful Confinement and Other Offenses Lies with Jura Canton
Mentioned to dismiss the possibility of applying an alternative venue other than the legally provided ones.
BG.2024.46 (Art. 38 Abs. 1 StPO)
Federal Criminal Court Rules Bern Responsible for Prosecuting Assault and Affray Charges
The court is referencing the possibility for cantonal prosecution authorities to agree on a different jurisdiction for compelling reasons.