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I have a situation related to: Stalking harassment
Since 2023, stalking (obsessive harassment) constitutes a specific criminal offense (art. 181a al. 2 CP or cantonal provisions depending on the laws). Previously, it was prosecuted via art. 180 CP (threats), art. 181 (coercion), art. 179septies (abusive use of installations of…
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Applicable law provisions
- CC 179septies — Obsessive Harassment (stalking)
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Critical Periods
- Documentation of harassment facts — immediate and continuous
- Criminal Complaint — within the 3 months from the last deed (complaint period) (CP 179septies / CP 180 / CP 181)
- Criminal Investigation Phase — according to canton (3 to 12 months)
- Civil petition for protection — at any time (I'm ready to translate the text, but I notice that the text to be translated appears to be just a placeholder: "CC 28b" Since this is a protected token that must be preserved exactly as specified in your instructions, here is the translation: CC 28b If you have actual text content you'd like me to translate (with the preferred glossary terms: formal notice, payment order, and lease agreement), please provide it and I'll translate it accordingly.)
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