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I have a situation related to: Spousal complaint

The criminal complaint for domestic violence must be filed within 3 months after knowledge of the facts and the perpetrator (art. 31 CP) for offences requiring a complaint (assault CP 126, insult CP 177). Simple bodily injuries in the conjugal context (CP 123 ch. 2) are prosecuted…

Sources verified on 2026-04-07.

Applicable law provisions

Critical Periods

  1. Safety measures and medical certificateimmediate
  2. Filing a complaint with the policewithout delay (prescription period varies according to offence) (CP 55a / CP 123 / CP 126 / CPP 301)
  3. Proceedings by the public prosecutor's officevariable (3 to 12 months)
  4. Appeals against dismissal and LAVI10 days (appeal) / 5 years (LAVI) (CPP 322 / LAVI)

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