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Adhesion Procedure

Claiming damages within the criminal trial itself.

In the adhesion procedure, the victim of a crime can assert a claim for damages or compensation for pain and suffering directly within the criminal trial, without filing a separate lawsuit before the civil court. The criminal court then also rules on this claim.

The relevant statutes

§ 403 StPO

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General explanation for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). Individual cases may differ: if in doubt, contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.