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Tribunal d'application des peines et des mesures

The Tribunal d'application des peines et des mesures is competent to rule in all proceedings subsequent to a criminal judgment.

Contacts

Address

Address

Rue des Chaudronniers 9
Building H

1204 Genève

Contact details

For legal agents only, in connection with the Tribunal des mesures de contrainte proceedings:

Mailing address

Tribunal d'application des peines et des mesures
Case postale 3715
1211 Genève 3

Presidency and Directorate

M. Yves MAURER-CECCHINI
President

Mrs. Joëlle LAICH
Director

Composition

Competences

  • Commutation of a monetary penalty or a fine to a custodial sentence
  • Parole order
  • Annual review of therapeutic measures and internment

Organization

The Tribunal d'application des peines et des mesures sits in a single-judge formation. However, it sits in a three-jugde formation in proceedings following judgements issued by the Tribunal correctionnel or the Tribunal criminel.

See also

Tribunal pénal

The Tribunal pénal rules on criminal proceedings as the cantonal authority of the first instance.

Criminal law branch

The Public Prosecutor's Office and the criminal justice authorities prosecute and sanction conducts prohibited by law, i.e. contraventions, misdemeanours and felonies.

Legal advice service and legal counsels

The Judiciary Power does not provide legal advice. You can contact the following associations and organizations.