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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
