§ 12 Regulations on the competencies for expenditure approvals in the Directorate of Security - Payment Instructions ([§ 41 Vo FHG](https://bl.clex.ch/data/310.11/de/art41))
§ 12 Regulation on the Responsibilities for Expenditure Authorizations in the Security Directorate · Payment Instructions ([§ 41 Vo FHG](https://bl.clex.ch/data/310.11/de/art41))
1. The approval of expenditures takes place within the special authority of the Directorate in accordance with § 39 paragraph 4 Vo FHG as a payment instruction for
a. Expenditures for the execution of criminal and juvenile criminal measures;
b. * Expenditures for criminal prosecution (e.g., compensation for interpreters, expert opinions, costs for evidence collection, etc.);
c. * Expenditures for persons in custody.
2. As legal decisions pursuant to § 41 paragraph 1 letter c Vo FHG, the following are particularly applicable to the area of the Public Prosecutor's Office
a. Orders to discontinue proceedings;
b. Penal orders;
c. Decisions not to proceed;
d. Orders regarding compensation for official defense counsels and free legal aid for private plaintiffs;
e. Orders regarding party compensations, satisfaction, and compensation claims.