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Tribunal pénal

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

Contacts

Address

Address

Rue des Chaudronniers 9
Building H

1204 Genève

Contact details

Year-end office hours from December 24, 2024 to January 1st, 2025 included

The Tribunal pénal will be open on December 24, 26, 27 and 30, 2024 from 9h to 12h.

--> Resumption of the usual working hours indicated below as of January 2, 2025.

Desk-telephone

Opening hours
8h30-12h / 13h30-16h30

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

Mailing address

Tribunal pénal
Case postale 3715
1211 Genève 3

Presidency and Directorate

  • M. Yves MAURER-CECCHINI

    President

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    Mrs. Joëlle LAICH

    Director

Composition

Organization

The Tribunal pénal comprises 5 courts and is organized into 2 sections.

One of them is made up of the 3 courts which are responsible for prosecuting criminal offences at first instance, i.e.

Questions/answers

You must contact the Tribunal pénal again to obtain a new one.

You must write to the Tribunal pénal, the direction of the proceedings will take the decision.

In principle, hearings are public unless a closed session is ordered. However, persons under 16 years of age must have the permission of the judge to attend the hearings.

Yes, if your case is currently underway. You must send your request in writing to the judge in charge of your case.

You should get in touch with the Contraventions Service.

See also

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.