Resolution of the Standing Commission on Community Service in the Execution of Sentences - Definition

1. Community Service in the sense of this Commission Decision refers to unpaid work carried out for the benefit of a recognized institution that fulfills a social or public interest purpose.

2. The recognized institutions are listed by the State Marshall.

1. The Order of Community Service is Governed by the Swiss Criminal Code.

1. Responsible for the execution of this resolution is the State Standard Bearer.

1. As a rule, the convicted person is required to perform at least 10 hours of community service per week.

1. Travel time and off-site meal breaks are not counted towards the duration of community service work.

1. The convicted person is required to perform community service in addition to the usual working and training hours. The daily or weekly rest needs of the convicted person must not be excessively impaired by the community service.

**1. The convicted person shall bear the personal expenses for performing community service, such as the costs for travel and meals.**

1. The convicted individual must be insured by the state against accidents and liability for the performance of community service work, provided they are not insured by the employing institution.

1. The State Herald supervises the execution of community service. He may conduct inspections at the workplace.

1. The institution must immediately inform the state standard-bearer of any breach of duty or any special incidents caused or suffered by the convicted individual during the fulfillment of their task.

1. The beneficiary institution issues a certificate to the state banner-bearer confirming the proper completion of community service.

1. This decision shall enter into force subject to the approval of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).