Regulations on Fees and Compensation before Judicial Authorities (Court Fees Regulations, GGebR) (Gerichtsgebührenreglement, GGebR) - Subject Matter** (GGebR)

1. This regulation governs the fee rates and the rates of attorney compensation before the judicial authorities according to the Court Fees Ordinance

a) in civil matters

b) in criminal matters

c) in administrative matters

2. It further regulates the amount of witness fees and writing fees.

1. Fees and compensations are determined on a case-by-case basis according to the provisions of this regulation and the assessment principles of the Court Fees Ordinance.

2. The rates may be adjusted below or above standard levels in special circumstances in accordance with the provisions of the Court Fees Ordinance.

3. Specifically, in cases where the main matter is resolved by a procedural decision without a substantive judgment, in the conduct of an expedited procedure, in independent subsequent decisions, and in decisions in independent interim proceedings, the minimum fees under this regulation may be reduced.

1. The fees pursuant to Articles 4 to 10 encompass, as a flat rate, all official actions of the judicial authorities and their clerical office, as well as advance payments.

2. Reserved are the costs for evidence, translation, and representation of the child pursuant to Article 95 paragraph 2 letters c to e of the Civil Procedure Code (SR 272), which are charged in addition to the fee.

1. In proceedings subject to costs before the conciliation authority, the fee ranges from 200 francs to 2,000 francs.

2. For a decision pursuant to Article 212 of the Civil Procedure Code (SR 272) or a proposed judgment pursuant to Article 210 et seq. of the Civil Procedure Code, the fee according to paragraph 1 may be reasonably increased.

1. In non-pecuniary disputes, the court fee ranges from 200 Swiss Francs to 10,000 Swiss Francs.

2. In pecuniary disputes, the fee for a disputed amount is

a) Over 30,000 Swiss Francs up to 100,000 Swiss Francs: 2,000 Swiss Francs to 12,000 Swiss Francs

b) Over 100,000 Swiss Francs up to 500,000 Swiss Francs: 4,000 Swiss Francs to 30,000 Swiss Francs

c) Over 500,000 Swiss Francs up to 1,000,000 Swiss Francs: 10,000 Swiss Francs to 40,000 Swiss Francs

d) Over 1,000,000 Swiss Francs: 1 to 4% of the disputed amount, at least 20,000 Swiss Francs

1. In non-pecuniary disputes, the court fee ranges from 200 Swiss Francs to 5,000 Swiss Francs.

2. In pecuniary disputes, the court fee for a disputed amount is as follows

a) less than 10,000 Swiss Francs: 300 Swiss Francs to 2,500 Swiss Francs

b) over 10,000 Swiss Francs up to 30,000 Swiss Francs: 1,000 Swiss Francs to 5,000 Swiss Francs

c) over 30,000 Swiss Francs: 3,000 Swiss Francs to 10,000 Swiss Francs

1. In summary proceedings, the court fee ranges from 200 Swiss francs to 20,000 Swiss francs.

1. In family law proceedings, including summary family law proceedings, the court fee ranges from 500 Swiss francs to 10,000 Swiss francs.

1. The same fee framework applies in appeal and complaint proceedings as in the lower instance.

2. If the amount in dispute decreases during the appeal proceedings, the court fee shall be determined based on the remaining disputed amount.

1. In the appellate procedure, the court fee ranges from 500 francs to 5,000 francs.

1. For conducting a criminal investigation by the public prosecutor's office, the fee ranges from 100 Swiss Francs to 20,000 Swiss Francs.

2. For conducting a criminal investigation by the juvenile prosecutor's office, the fee ranges from 50 Swiss Francs to 2,000 Swiss Francs. The collection of a fee may be waived in the interest of fairness.

1. In the summary penalty order procedure conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office, fees ranging from 50 to 1,000 Swiss Francs are charged, in addition to any applicable investigation fees.

2. The same fee range applies to decisions made by the Public Prosecutor's Office either subsequently or in an independent procedure.

3. In the summary penalty order procedure conducted by the Youth Prosecutor's Office, fees ranging from 50 to 250 Swiss Francs are charged, in addition to any applicable investigation fees.

4. The same fee range applies to decisions made by the Youth Prosecutor's Office either subsequently or in the enforcement procedure. The imposition of a fee may be waived on grounds of equity.

1. In proceedings before the Coercive Measures Court, the court fee is

a) in juvenile criminal cases: 100 Swiss Francs to 1,000 Swiss Francs

b) in other proceedings: 300 Swiss Francs to 4,000 Swiss Francs

1. In proceedings before the Presidium of the Regional Court, the court fee ranges from 500 francs to 5,000 francs.

1. In proceedings before the District Court, the court fee ranges from 1,000 Swiss francs to 20,000 Swiss francs.

1. In proceedings before the juvenile court, the court fee ranges from 150 francs to 3,000 francs.

2. In subsequent judicial decisions before the juvenile court, the court fee ranges from 100 francs to 500 francs.

3. The imposition of a court fee may be waived in accordance with equity.

1. In appellate proceedings before the Higher Court, the court fee is

a) when the District Court Presidency was the lower court: 500 Swiss Francs to 5,000 Swiss Francs

b) when the District Court was the lower court: 1,000 Swiss Francs to 20,000 Swiss Francs

2. In appellate proceedings before the Youth Court Commission of the Higher Court, the court fee is 150 Swiss Francs to 1,000 Swiss Francs. The collection of a court fee may be waived at discretion.

1. In appeal proceedings before the appellate instance of the Higher Court, the court fee ranges from 500 francs to 5,000 francs.

2. In appeal proceedings before the chairperson of the Youth Court Commission, the court fee ranges from 100 francs to 1,000 francs. The imposition of a court fee may be waived based on equity.

1. For decisions on revision requests at the Higher Court, the court fee is

a) if the request concerns a decision of the Public Prosecutor's Office or the Presidium of the District Court: 100 Swiss Francs to 1,000 Swiss Francs

b) if the request concerns a decision of the District Court or the Higher Court: 200 Swiss Francs to 3,000 Swiss Francs

2. For decisions on revision requests at the Juvenile Court, the court fee is 150 Swiss Francs to 300 Swiss Francs.

3. For decisions of the Higher Court on other types of requests, the court fee is 100 Swiss Francs to 800 Swiss Francs.

1. In administrative court appeal proceedings, the court fee ranges from 500 Swiss Francs to 10,000 Swiss Francs.

2. In administrative legal action proceedings, the court fee for a disputed amount is

a) under 30,000 Swiss Francs: 500 Swiss Francs to 8,000 Swiss Francs

b) over 30,000 Swiss Francs to 100,000 Swiss Francs: 2,000 Swiss Francs to 12,000 Swiss Francs

c) over 100,000 Swiss Francs to 500,000 Swiss Francs: 5,000 Swiss Francs to 30,000 Swiss Francs

d) over 500,000 Swiss Francs to 1,000,000 Swiss Francs: 10,000 Swiss Francs to 40,000 Swiss Francs

e) over 1,000,000 Swiss Francs: 1 to 4% of the disputed amount, at least 20,000 Swiss Francs

3. In non-financial administrative legal action proceedings, the court fee is determined according to paragraph 1.

1. In proceedings before the Valuation Commission according to the Expropriation Act (RB 3.3211), the court fee is determined in accordance with Article 20 paragraphs 2 and 3. It is based on the appraised value.

1. In proceedings before the supervisory commission concerning the judicial authorities and attorneys, the fee amounts to up to 3,000 francs.

1. For decisions that are not required to be justified in writing ex officio, the judicial authority separately determines

a) a fee that includes the subsequent drafting of the written justification, and

b) a fee that is charged if no written justification is provided.

1. Witnesses are entitled to a witness fee and compensation for documented necessary expenses and proven loss of earnings for each appearance before a judicial authority.

2. The witness fee amounts to 50 francs.

3. Witnesses are entitled to travel compensation. The travel costs of public transportation (2nd class train) are reimbursed. If public transportation is not available or its use is unreasonable, a mileage allowance of 0.70 francs is granted for the use of a private motor vehicle.

4. These provisions apply mutatis mutandis to informants who are not parties to the proceedings.

1. If a fee is charged for an official act under this regulation, the writing fees are included therein.

2. Cash expenses for postage, copies, telephone calls, and similar items are to be taken into account within the stipulated fee framework as a flat rate.

3. Other expenses and costs for the evidence procedure are to be calculated in addition to the court fee. In civil proceedings, Article 3 of this regulation applies.

1. Fees may be charged for special administrative services of the judicial authorities.

2. In particular, the following fees are charged

a) for subsequent file inspection: 20 francs to 100 francs

b) for certificates of finality and other certifications: 20 francs to 50 francs

c) for photocopies per page: 0.50 francs to 1 franc

d) for providing anonymized decisions per page: 3 francs to 10 francs

1. For decisions rejecting a request for clarification or correction, a fee of 100 Swiss Francs to 500 Swiss Francs may be imposed.

1. In civil proceedings before the first or sole instance, the attorney's fees are determined according to the ascertainable amount in dispute

a) up to 5,000 Swiss francs: 500 Swiss francs to 2,500 Swiss francs

b) over 5,000 Swiss francs to 20,000 Swiss francs: 1,000 Swiss francs to 6,000 Swiss francs

c) over 20,000 Swiss francs to 50,000 Swiss francs: 3,000 Swiss francs to 10,000 Swiss francs

d) over 50,000 Swiss francs to 100,000 Swiss francs: 3,500 Swiss francs to 15,000 Swiss francs

e) over 100,000 Swiss francs to 500,000 Swiss francs: 5,000 Swiss francs to 30,000 Swiss francs

f) over 500,000 Swiss francs: 1.5 to 4% of the amount in dispute

2. In matters without ascertainable amounts in dispute, the attorney's fees range from 500 Swiss francs to 15,000 Swiss francs.

3. In family law proceedings, including summary family law proceedings, the attorney's fees range from 1,000 Swiss francs to 10,000 Swiss francs.

4. In other summary proceedings, the attorney's fees amount to a maximum of 50 percent of the maximum rate according to paragraphs 1 and 2.

1. **In appellate proceedings,** attorney fees may amount to up to 60 percent of the rates specified in Article 28, provided that they are handled by the previous attorney.

2. **If the amount in dispute is reduced in the appellate proceedings,** the attorney fees are to be determined based on the remaining disputed amount.

1. In criminal proceedings, the attorney's fees are as follows

a) before the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office: 500 Swiss Francs to 20,000 Swiss Francs

b) before the District Court Presidency and the Juvenile Court: 500 Swiss Francs to 20,000 Swiss Francs

c) before the District Court: 1,000 Swiss Francs to 50,000 Swiss Francs

1. In appeal and revision proceedings before the High Court, the attorney's fees range from 500 francs to 15,000 francs.

2. In complaint proceedings before the complaint authority of the High Court, the attorney's fees range from 500 francs to 3,500 francs.

1. In proceedings involving an administrative court appeal, the attorney's fees range from 500 Swiss Francs to 10,000 Swiss Francs.

2. In proceedings involving an administrative legal action, the attorney's fees are determined according to the rates set forth in Article 28 paragraphs 1 and 2.

1. In proceedings before the Valuation Commission under the Expropriation Act (RB 3.3211), attorney compensation is determined according to the rates set forth in Article 28, paragraph 1. The assessment is based on the appraised value.

1. If the attorney's fees are calculated based on time expenditure, the hourly rate is generally 260 Swiss Francs.

2. In the case of official defense or legal aid without charge, the hourly rate is generally 195 Swiss Francs.

3. Necessary work by legal interns is generally compensated at half the hourly rate.

4. These rates are exclusive of value-added tax.

1. In addition to the fee, the attorney is entitled to reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket expenses such as postage, telephone calls, copies, or travel expenses.

2. Office work is compensated at the hourly rate in accordance with Article 34.

3. A fee of 0.50 Swiss Francs is charged for a photocopy.

4. Out-of-pocket expenses are subject to value-added tax.

1. Travel time is not compensated as working time. A surcharge to the fee is granted.

2. The surcharge amounts to 75 francs per hour, but no more than 300 francs per day.

1. In justified cases, advance payments may be made to the official defense counsel or the official legal representative, or to the free legal aid attorney, in judicial proceedings upon request.

2. A justified case particularly exists when the official mandate has lasted for twelve months and is not expected to be concluded within the next six months.

1. The Regulation of 29 November 2005 on Fees and Compensation Before Judicial Authorities (Court Fees Regulation) is repealed.

1. This regulation shall enter into force on October 1, 2022.