Custody

In criminal proceedings, pre- trial detention is a coercive measure that the public prosecutor can apply for during an investigation. This can differ depending on the state law. For the legal situation in individual countries, see the following articles:

• Pretrial detention (Germany)
• Pretrial detention (Austria)
• Pretrial detention (Switzerland)

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