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Art. 23 Introductory Law to the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure (LiCPP)

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Art. 23 Introductory Law to the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure (LiCPP)

The Criminal Appeals Chamber hears appeals against procedural acts and against decisions not subject to appeal rendered by

a) the criminal judge and the Criminal Court;

b) the Public Prosecutor's Office and the police;

c) the coercive measures judge in the cases provided for by the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (24)

CPR 2025 14 · ju (Art. 23 let. a LiCPP)
Speeding Offense: Deadline Extension Denied
Cited to establish the competence of the criminal appeal chamber.
CPR 2024 28 · ju (Art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Defendant's Appeal on Costs and Defense Compensation Partially Granted
The court referenced this article to determine the jurisdiction of the Criminal Appellate Chamber.
CPR 2023 61 · ju (art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Civil Dispute Not Criminal Extortion
Cited as a basis for the admissibility of the appeal.
CPR 2023 73 · ju (art. 23 let. c LiCPP)
Domestic Dispute Defendant's Provisional Detention Upheld Due to Risk of Reoffending
Cited for establishing the jurisdiction of the criminal appellate chamber.
CPR 2023 70 · ju (art. 23 let. c LiCPP)
Flight Risk Despite Strong Swiss Ties
Establishes the jurisdiction of the Criminal Chamber of Appeal for decisions regarding detention.
CPR 2023 50 · ju (Art. 23 let. a LiCPP)
Victim's Plaintiff Status Affirmed Despite Conflicting Forms
Establishes the jurisdiction of the criminal chamber of appeals.
CPR 2023 49 · ju (art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Rave Equipment Seizure Appeal Rejected
Establishes the court's jurisdiction to rule on the appeal against the seizure order.
CPR 2023 17 · ju (Art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Defamation suit dismissed after closure of sexual assault investigation upheld.
Cited as a basis for the jurisdiction of the Criminal Chamber of Appeals.
CPR 2022 132 · ju (art. 23 let. c LiCPP)
Defendant's Pre-Trial Detention Upheld, Immediate Re-Release Request Allowed
Confers jurisdiction to the criminal appellate chamber for appeals against decisions of the judge of coercive measures.
CPR 2022 108 · ju (art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Prosecutor Ordered to Reopen Police Brutality Investigation
Cited for the admissibility of the appeal.
CPR 2022 26 · ju (art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
State v. [Accused Individual] (Riot and Assault on Officials)
Establishes the jurisdiction of the criminal appeals chamber to hear the appeal.
CPR 2022 12 · ju (art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Suspect's Appeal Against Mobile Phone Seizure and Biometric Data Collection
Establishes the jurisdiction of the criminal appeals chamber.
CPR 2022 14 · ju (Art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Public Disturbance: Genetic Data Collection Upheld
Establishes the jurisdiction of the Criminal Chamber of Appeals for appeals against decisions of the public prosecutor's office.
CPR 2022 47 · ju (art. 23 let. c LiCPP)
President of Criminal Court Lacks Standing to Appeal Detention Extension
Cited as the basis for the competent chamber to rule on appeals against decisions of the judge of coercive measures.
CPR 2021 101 · ju (art. 382 al.1, art. 393 al. 1 let. a et art. 396 al. 1 CPP ; art. 23 let. b LiCPP)
Prosecutor's Dismissal of Spousal Abuse Charges Upheld
Cited to state that the appeal was filed within the legal deadlines by an appellant with a legitimate interest, allowing the court to consider the case.