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Swedish Prosecution Authority / From crime to sentence

From crime to sentence

In the Swedish judicial system, a prosecutor is involved in the whole process from a person being deprived of their liberty to a verdict being given. Click on the headlines to read more about each step in the process.

Starting an investigation

  • Apprehension and arrest
  • Police or prosecutor?
  • Gathering evidence
  • Interviews
  • Technical evidence

Coercive Measures

  • The police apprehend a suspect
  • The prosecutor issues a warrant of arrest
  • Three grounds for remanding a suspect

Prosecute or discontinue

  • The prosecutor’s obligation to file a prosecution
  • Disclosure once the investigation is completed
  • Decision to discontinue an investigation
  • Review

Trial

  • A prosecutor’s role in court
  • The principle of immediacy
  • There are no juries in the Swedish courts

Sanctions and sentences

  • Restraining orders are issued by prosecutors
  • Summary imposition of a fine
  • Conditional sentence
  • Community service instead of prison
  • Day fines and fines are the most lenient penalties
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Swedish Prosecution Authority

Head Office
P.O. Box 5553
114 85 Stockholm, SWEDEN

Switchboard: +46 10 562 50 00

 

Press Service

All journalists are welcome to contact our Press Service +46 10 562 50 20

 

 

Specialist offices

  • National Environment and Work Environment Unit
  • National Anti-Corruption Unit
  • National Security Unit
  • National Unit against Organised Crime
  • Separate Public Prosecution Office

Development Centre

Public Prosecution Areas

  • North-Central Public Prosecution Area
  • South-East Public Prosecution Area
  • Stockholm Public Prosecution Area
  • West-Bergslagen Public Prosecution Area

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