Deadline: preserve service and the start under § 191 StPO.
The penalty range and the low disruptive value must be assessed together.
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Discontinuation for minor significance under section 191 StPO
Discontinuation for minor significance under section 191 StPO: uslovi, postupak i sljedeći koraci prema austrijskom krivičnom procesnom pravu.
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29 August 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer, Rechtsanwalt
Section section 191 StPO governs a distinct route in Austrian criminal procedure. It must be separated from similar forms of resolution.
This article explains the requirements from a legal perspective. The procedural stage, the file and the correct next step are decisive.
Which situation concerns you in relation to Minor significance?
Discontinuation for minor significance under section 191 StPO
For Minor significance, the procedural stage, documents and statutory requirements must be assessed together.
Which situation concerns you in relation to Minor significance?
For Minor significance, the procedural stage, documents and statutory requirements must be assessed together.
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Documents: present evidence and file references clearly.
Compensation is a statutory factor and should be supported by proof.
Distinction: do not confuse § 191 StPO with a similar route.
This route differs from discontinuation because the suspicion is insufficient.
Next step: check procedural stage and jurisdiction.
After a charge the court may discontinue in certain proceedings under the statutory requirements.
Legal classification
Legal classification
The penalty range and the low disruptive value must be assessed together.
Documents and evidence
Documents and evidence
Compensation is a statutory factor and should be supported by proof.
Distinguishing the route
Distinguishing the route
This route differs from discontinuation because the suspicion is insufficient.
Next steps
Next steps
After a charge the court may discontinue in certain proceedings under the statutory requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What you should know.
What does § 191 StPO regulate? +
§ 191 StPO sets the statutory requirements for this procedural step.
Which documents matter? +
The decision, proof of service and evidence should be complete and organised.
What is the next step? +
Check the procedural stage before filing an application or making a declaration.
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