Swedish Prosecution Authority / From crime to sentence

From crime to sentence

In the Swedish judicial system, a prosecutor is involved in the whole process from a person being deprived of their liberty to a verdict being given. Click on the headlines to read more about each step in the process.

Starting an investigation

Apprehension and arrest
Police or prosecutor?
Gathering evidence
Interviews
Technical evidence

Coercive Measures

The police apprehend a suspect
The prosecutor issues a warrant of arrest
Three grounds for remanding a suspect

Prosecute or discontinue

The prosecutor’s obligation to file a prosecution
Disclosure once the investigation is completed
Decision to discontinue an investigation
Review

Trial

A prosecutor’s role in court
The principle of immediacy
There are no juries in the Swedish courts

Sanctions and sentences

Restraining orders are issued by prosecutors
Summary imposition of a fine
Conditional sentence
Community service instead of prison
Day fines and fines are the most lenient penalties