Legal Lexicon

Sicherungshaft

Preventive Detention

Preventive detention serves to protect the public through precautionary deprivation of liberty. Learn more in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Substitute Custodial Sentence

A substitute custodial sentence is imprisonment imposed as a substitute for non-payment of fines. Find out how it works and what you should know about it – read the full article!

Writ of Enforcement Detention

The writ of enforcement detention enables arrest to compel compliance with a court ruling. Learn more in the detailed encyclopedia article!

Detention Review Procedure

The detention review procedure examines the legality of detentions. Learn more about the process and your rights in the detailed article!