1. État, peuple, "Authorities" 10. Constitution and Other Fundamental Acts

1 This agreement governs the effects of the transfer of the municipal commune of Moutier (hereinafter: "the commune of Moutier") to the Republic and Canton of Jura (hereinafter: "the canton of Jura") in the field of policing.

2 It specifically regulates emergency calls, responsibilities on the A16 motorway, the Polycom network, restraining measures in cases of domestic violence, the right of assistance and transit, as well as the exchange of data.

1 The responsibility for organizing the diversion of emergency calls originating from the territory of the municipality of Moutier lies with the canton of Bern.

2 The diversion of emergency calls from numbers 112, 117, and 118 originating from the territory of the municipality of Moutier must be directed to the operations center of the Jura cantonal police no later than the date of the transfer of the municipality of Moutier to the canton of Jura (hereinafter: "the date of the transfer").

3 The emergency call number 144 is diverted to the emergency medical call center designated by the canton of Jura. The competent emergency medical call center must be indicated to the canton of Bern no later than November 30, 2025.

4 The details of the guidance of emergency calls are regulated in agreement between the two cantons.

1 The canton of Bern is responsible for handling police emergencies on the A16 motorway from the cantonal border to the half-junction at Choindez, not included, in both directions. The section in question is described in Annex 1.

2 The responsibility of the canton of Bern begins on the date of the transfer and ends at the time of the takeover of technical installations related to the operation of the A16 motorway by the canton of Jura, but no later than December 31, 2028.

3 Emergency calls made via mobile phone or SOS call box concerning the motorway section defined in paragraph 1 are routed to the Bernese Cantonal Police and processed by them.

4 The services provided by the Bernese Cantonal Police within the Jura territory are not charged to the canton of Jura during the period defined in paragraph 2. Criminal complaints remain reserved.

1 At the expiration of the period provided for in Article 3, paragraph 2, the canton of Jura is responsible for handling police emergencies on the A16 motorway for the section from the Choindez half-junction to the Moutier South junction.

2 The canton of Bern exercises the same responsibility for the section from the Court junction to the Moutier North junction.

3 For the section located between the Moutier South and Moutier North junctions, including the Moutier tunnel, the canton of Jura is responsible for handling police emergencies on the upward lane towards Biel/Bienne. The canton of Bern is responsible for the downward lane towards France.

4 The sections concerned in paragraphs 1 to 3 are described in Annex 2.

5 The cantons of Bern and Jura coordinate with each other as necessary.

6 Services provided under this framework by the Bernese Cantonal Police on Jura territory and those by the Jura Cantonal Police on Bernese territory are not billed. Criminal reports remain reserved.

7 Details of interventions on the A16 Moutier-Choindez motorway are regulated by agreement between the two cantons.

1 The cantons of Bern and Jura agree to register a superficies right in favor of the canton of Bern on the land registered as lot number 2792 in the municipality of Moutier, for the purpose of Bern's operation of the Polycom antenna located on the same land plot.

2 The canton of Jura authorizes the canton of Bern to make use of the servitudes established on neighboring lands in favor of land lot number 2792 in the municipality of Moutier, including rights of way and passage, to enable access to the land and the operation of the Polycom antenna.

3 The canton of Bern shall bear the costs related to the establishment of the superficies right, including, notably, the dismantling of the antenna, conduits, and passages upon the expiration of the superficies right.

1 In cases of domestic violence, the Bernese Cantonal Police issues restraining orders with a maximum duration of 20 days, which must not extend beyond January 10, 2026, until December 31, 2025.

2 Within the framework of the regular exchange of information and data, including personal data, the Bernese Cantonal Police informs the Jura Cantonal Police of all police measures taken in ongoing domestic violence cases.

Upon request, the Bernese Cantonal Police and the Jura Cantonal Police may, depending on their availability, provide each other with support and assistance when necessary.

1 The Bernese Cantonal Police may transit through the municipality of Moutier to reach its territory, without notifying the Jura Cantonal Police.

2 The Jura Cantonal Police may transit through the municipality of Roches to reach Moutier, without notifying the Bernese Cantonal Police.

1 The Bernese Cantonal Police transmits relevant and necessary information and data to the Jura Cantonal Police for the proper execution of tasks related to the public safety of individuals residing in Moutier.

2 It also transmits personal data, including sensitive data, to the extent that it is imperatively necessary.

3 The data is transferred electronically, in particular in PDF format.

This Agreement shall enter into force on November 15, 2025.