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I have a situation related to: Penal residence removal
In case of domestic violence, the police can immediately expel the perpetrator from the common residence for an initial period of up to 14 days (art. 28b al. 4 CC and cantonal implementation laws, e.g. LVPPol VD, LaVD-CPP GE). This preventive police measure is independent of a criminal complaint. The…
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Applicable law provisions
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Critical Periods
- Documentation of acts of violence — immediate upon the incident
- Complaint to police and request for removal order — in the 48 hours following the incident (CPP 216 / CC 28b)
- Decision of the police or the Public Prosecutor's Office — 10 days (initial removal measure)
- # Request to the Civil Court for Protective Measures — at any time, possible urgency (CC 28b / CP 292)
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