New criminal records information system
As of January 23, 2023, a new criminal records law has entered into force. At the same time, a new criminal records information system has gone into operation. An extract from the criminal record now costs CHF 17 instead of CHF 20.
With the entry into force of the new criminal records law on January 23, 2023, a major IT project at the federal government will come to a successful conclusion. Due to the technical innovations, the price for ordering an extract from the criminal record has also been reduced. This now costs CHF 17 instead of CHF 20.
New look for the criminal record extract
The criminal record extract has also been revised and given a clearer appearance. According to the Federal Office of Justice, however, there will be no changes to the ordering process. As before, the information can be accessed via a Order form via internet and then print it out, sign it, and send it in by mail. It is also planned that the ordering process will one day be fully digital (via the e-ID). It will still be possible to order a statement over the post office counter.
Courts, public prosecutors' offices and prison authorities now have the option of storing data from their own systems directly in the new system in order to simplify digitization in criminal justice. The "New Vostra" project was launched in 2016, and the revised procedure should now make it possible to respond more quickly and easily to new findings and better involve the cantons in the development process.
Source: Federal Office of Justice
