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Art. 178 Codice di diritto processuale penale svizzero (CPP) - Definizione
CPP; Titolo quarto: Mezzi di prova; Capitolo 4: Persone informate sui fatti
Art. 178 CPP · Definizione
È interrogato in qualità di persona informata sui fatti: a. chi si è costituito accusatore privato; b. chi al momento dell’interrogatorio non ha ancora compiuto 15 anni; c. chi, per limitata capacità di discernimento, non è in grado di comprendere l’oggetto dell’interrogatorio; d. chi, pur non essendo imputato, non può essere escluso quale autore o compartecipe del reato da elucidare o di un reato connesso; e. chi, in qualità di coimputato, deve essere interrogato in merito a un reato che non gli è contestato; f. chi, in un altro procedimento, è imputato per un fatto in rapporto con il reato da elucidare; g. chi, nell’ambito di un procedimento penale contro un’impresa, è stato o potrebbe essere designato rappresentante della stessa, come pure i suoi collaboratori.
Decisioni giudiziarie che applicano questa disposizione (94)
ZZ.1976.20 · so (§ 178 StPO)
Forfeiture of Appeal for Failure to Appear Due to Entry Ban
The appeal was declared forfeited based on this provision regarding the appellant's non-appearance.
ARMP.2025.51 · ne (Art. 178 let. a CPP)
Former Partner's Private Complainant Standing Denied in Bankruptcy Theft Case
Cited in the reasoning (Considerant 5d) when discussing the proper way to hear an aggrieved party for information.
502 2024 298 · fr (art. 178 let. f CPP)
Prosecutor's Decision to Separate Criminal Proceedings Upheld
Cited in the reasoning to counter the argument that separation hinders the defense rights, by indicating that the co-accused can still be heard as a person called to provide information.
SST.2024.248 · ag (Art. 178 lit. a StPO)
Sexual Offenses: New Trial Ordered Due to Failure to Examine Victim
The victim is to be questioned as a person providing information.
SB230182 · zh (Art. 178 lit. d StPO)
Defendant Acquitted of Negligent Homicide Following Exclusion of Police Statements
Cited in the reasoning section defining an informant, which is relevant to the evidence admissibility issue that led to the acquittal.
ARMP.2023.93 · ne (art. 178 let. d CPP)
Untimely Recusal Request Based on Prosecutorial Discretion Upheld
Mentioned in the reasoning concerning the defendant's status during the hearing, which was one of the factors in assessing the timeliness of the recusal request.
SN.2023.8 (art. 178 CPP)
Witness Status Change Denial After Statute of Limitations Expired
Used to define the status of a person called to provide information in criminal proceedings.
P/21653/2015 · ge (art. 178 let. d CPP)
Public Prosecutor's Decision on Attorney-Client Privilege Upheld
Cited in the reasoning to define the status of being heard as a person called to provide information.
SK2 2021 67 · gr (Art. 178 lit. d StPO)
Worker's Sole Fault in Workplace Accident Bars Criminal Charges
Cited in the reasoning concerning the refusal to hear a witness as a witness, because the person could not be excluded as a suspect or participant.
SB210321 · zh (Art. 178 lit. a StPO)
Embezzlement by Trusted Advisor
This provision concerns the duty to inform individuals of their right to refuse to testify, specifically for witnesses.
P/14998/2019 · ge (art. 178 let. a CPP)
Appellant v. Public Prosecutor (Defamation and Official Secrecy)
Cited in the context of rejecting the claim concerning the right to counsel during the hearing of the complainant.
51/2011/2 · sh (Art. 178 lit. f StPO)
Dismissal Upheld for Converting Temporary Cessation of Proceedings to Definitive on False Accusation Claim
The court applied this article to determine that the complainant, being accused in another related proceeding, must be questioned as a person providing information (Auskunftsperson) and not as a witness in the proceeding against A.
D.cision.2021.79 · vd (Art. 178 let. a CPP)
Prosecutor's Refusal to Exclude Evidence in Social Welfare Fraud Appeal Upheld
The court referred to this article when analyzing the legitimacy of questioning the complainant (DGCS representative).
RBOG.2020.Nr.25 · tg (Art. 178 lit. a StPO)
Appellant v. Private Complainant regarding Informant Status vs. Witness Status of Subsidiary Employees
This provision was mentioned in the appellant's argument regarding the status of witnesses/informants, though the court ultimately found the application incorrect.
RBOG.2020.Nr.25 · tg (Art. 178 lit. g StPO)
Appellant v. Private Complainant regarding Informant Status vs. Witness Status of Subsidiary Employees
This provision was central to the appellant's argument concerning the status of employees as informants, which the court ultimately rejected for the individuals in question.