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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

Critical Periods

  1. Documentation of harassment factsimmediate and continuous
  2. Criminal Complaintwithin the 3 months from the last deed (complaint period) (CP 179septies / CP 180 / CP 181)
  3. Criminal Investigation Phaseaccording to canton (3 to 12 months)
  4. Civil petition for protectionat 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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