Requesting access to case files in criminal proceedings
Request to inspect the investigative files of a criminal or preliminary investigation at the District Attorney's Office.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–80 € je nach Urkunde/Verfahren
How to proceed
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Submit an application with a case number
In writing to the relevant public prosecutor's office.
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Investigation by the District Attorney's Office
Balancing the public interest in access to information against the purpose of the investigation.
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Sending documents or on-site review
To the defense counsel or for review at the agency's offices.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Defendants (through their defense counsel), injured parties/joint plaintiffs, and other persons with a legitimate interest.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 70.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted without a reference number
- •Request for access to case files filed directly by the defendant rather than through the defense attorney
Common reasons for rejection
- •Access to the files would jeopardize the purpose of the investigation
- •Legitimate interest not sufficiently demonstrated
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 14 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
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In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesamt für Justiz
- Data quality
- 100 %