{"id":31705,"date":"2025-11-06T15:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/physical-examination\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:00:52","slug":"physical-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/physical-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Physical Examination<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-korperliche-untersuchung\" data-level=\"2\">Physical Examination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-voraussetzungen-der-anordnung\" data-level=\"2\">Prerequisites for the Order<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reihenuntersuchungen\" data-level=\"2\">Serial Examinations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-formelle-anforderungen\" data-level=\"2\">Formal Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grenzen-und-einwilligung\" data-level=\"2\">Limits and Consent<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ausnahmen-von-der-einwilligungspflicht\" data-level=\"3\">Exceptions to the Consent Requirement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-durchfuhrung\" data-level=\"2\">Procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtsschutz\" data-level=\"2\">Legal protection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-korperliche-untersuchung\">Physical Examination<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>physical examination<\/strong> pursuant to <a href=\"https:\/\/ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002326&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=123&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 123 StPO<\/a> is an important investigative tool in criminal procedural law. Its purpose is to ascertain <strong>traces, concealed objects, or physical characteristics<\/strong> that are relevant for clarifying a criminal offense or assessing culpability. As it constitutes a significant intrusion into privacy, it is only permissible under <strong>strict legal conditions<\/strong> and generally requires <strong>judicial authorization<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical examination serves to ascertain traces or evidence on or within a person&#8217;s body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\r\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/koerperliche-untersuchung-352x198.webp\" >\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/koerperliche-untersuchung.webp\" alt=\"When is a physical examination permissible in criminal proceedings? Requirements, procedure, and rights of those affected explained.\" >\r\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-voraussetzungen-der-anordnung\">Prerequisites for the Order<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A physical examination is permissible if concrete facts exist that establish the suspicion that<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a person carries <strong>traces of the offense on their body<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>conceals objects within their body<\/strong> that are to be secured, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the examination is necessary to ascertain <strong>facts relevant for clarification or culpability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include blood or DNA traces on the accused&#8217;s body, the suspicion of drug smuggling (&#8220;bodypacking&#8221;), or the medical determination of age and health status.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eDie k\u00f6rperliche Untersuchung ist ein massiver Eingriff in die pers\u00f6nliche Integrit\u00e4t, wir achten darauf, dass dabei jedes rechtliche Schutzrecht eingehalten wird.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reihenuntersuchungen\">Serial Examinations<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In special cases, investigative authorities may also order a physical examination for a specific group of persons, for instance, in severe sexual or violent crimes. They act when they suspect the perpetrator to be within this group based on certain characteristics, and clarification would be significantly hampered without such examinations. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formelle-anforderungen\">Formal Requirements<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule, the public prosecutor&#8217;s office orders the examination after the court has authorized it. Only in cases of <g id=\"gid_0\">imminent danger<\/g> may the public prosecutor&#8217;s office order the examination itself. However, it must subsequently obtain judicial approval without delay.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the court does not grant authorization, the authorities must immediately destroy the results.<br\/>An exception is the <strong>buccal swab<\/strong>, which the criminal police may carry out independently.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grenzen-und-einwilligung\">Limits and Consent<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgical interventions and measures that could cause health damage <strong>lasting longer than three days<\/strong> are <strong>absolutely prohibited<\/strong>.<br\/>Other minor interventions, such as blood samples, may only be carried out after prior clarification and explicit consent of the person concerned.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ausnahmen-von-der-einwilligungspflicht\">Exceptions to the Consent Requirement<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities may carry out a blood sample or a comparably minor intervention even without the consent of the person concerned if<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;the person concerned is suspected of having committed an <strong>intentional endangerment of people<\/strong> through communicable diseases or an <strong>offense against life and limb<\/strong> under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, authorities may carry out the measure without consent if it is necessary to clarify a criminal offense punishable by <strong>more than five years imprisonment<\/strong> or regulated in the tenth section of the Criminal Code.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/imprisonment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about prison sentences here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-durchfuhrung\">Procedure<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical examination is generally carried out <strong>by a physician<\/strong>.<br\/>A buccal swab may also be performed by specially trained personnel.<br\/>Furthermore, the regulations regarding <strong>searches<\/strong> apply, such as the right to involve a person of trust and the written confirmation of the measure within 24 hours.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eIn der Praxis erleben wir h\u00e4ufig, dass die Grenze zwischen notwendiger Spurensicherung und unzul\u00e4ssigem Eingriff verwischt. Unser Ziel ist es, diese Grenze klar zu ziehen und die Rechte der Betroffenen zu sichern.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of Results<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results may only be used if<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the legal prerequisites were met,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the measure was lawfully ordered, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>it serves to clarify the criminal offense for which it was ordered<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results from incidental findings may only be utilized if they are necessary for clarifying a corresponding criminal offense.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtsschutz\">Legal Protection<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent measures by the criminal police can be challenged with a <strong>complaint against measures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a <strong>judicial authorization<\/strong>, there is the possibility of an <strong>appeal to the Higher Regional Court<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an <strong>order is issued by the public prosecutor&#8217;s office<\/strong>, an <strong>objection due to violation of rights<\/strong> is available.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The physical examination in criminal proceedings constitutes a <strong>profound intrusion<\/strong> into physical integrity and privacy. Those affected are often uncertain whether the authorities lawfully ordered the measure and to what extent it is permissible. Errors in the order or execution can not only lead to impermissible infringements of fundamental rights but also to the inadmissibility of the evidence obtained. For those affected, this represents a significant legal and personal burden.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A specialized law firm examines the legality of each measure, protects the interests of those affected, and ensures that fundamental rights are upheld even during investigative proceedings. Competent legal assistance provides clarity and security. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eWir vertreten die \u00dcberzeugung, dass effektive Strafverfolgung und der Schutz der Menschenw\u00fcrde kein Widerspruch sind, beides erfordert rechtliche Pr\u00e4zision und Kontrolle.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-972c8b74 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/harlander-partner.eu\\\/en\\\/criminal-law\\\/physical-examination\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is FAQ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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As it infringes upon privacy, it is only permissible under strict legal conditions. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Under what conditions may a physical examination be ordered?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An examination is permitted if there is suspicion that a person carries traces of an offense on their body, conceals objects within their body, or if other relevant facts for clarifying a criminal offense or assessing culpability can only be ascertained through this method.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When are serial examinations permissible?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Serial examinations may only be ordered in exceptional cases, for instance, in severe sexual or violent crimes. 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Surgical interventions are always impermissible, and victims may never be physically examined against their will.  \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is a physical examination in criminal proceedings?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A physical examination is an investigative tool for ascertaining traces, concealed objects, or physical characteristics that are relevant for clarifying a criminal offense or assessing culpability. As it infringes upon privacy, it is only permissible under strict legal conditions. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Under what conditions may a physical examination be ordered?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>An examination is permitted if there is suspicion that a person carries traces of an offense on their body, conceals objects within their body, or if other relevant facts for clarifying a criminal offense or assessing culpability can only be ascertained through this method.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">When are serial examinations permissible?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Serial examinations may only be ordered in exceptional cases, for instance, in severe sexual or violent crimes. The prerequisite is that the perpetrator is suspected to be within a clearly defined group of persons based on certain characteristics, and clarification would otherwise be significantly hampered. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">When is judicial authorization required?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Generally, the physical examination must be requested by the public prosecutor&#8217;s office and authorized by the court. Only in cases of imminent danger may the public prosecutor&#8217;s office order it itself, but must immediately obtain subsequent judicial approval. If this is denied, all results must be destroyed.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What limits apply to the examination, and when is consent necessary?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Surgical interventions or measures causing prolonged health damage are absolutely prohibited. Minor interventions such as blood samples are only permitted with explicit consent \u2013 except in cases of suspected alcohol- or drug-related offenses or for clarifying serious criminal offenses. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Who may conduct a physical examination?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>As a rule, a physician conducts the examination. A buccal swab may also be performed by specially trained personnel. Additionally, the regulations concerning searches apply, such as the right to involve a person of trust and the written confirmation within 24 hours.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How may the results be used?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The results may only be used if the legal prerequisites are met and the measures were lawfully ordered. Furthermore, they must serve to clarify the respective criminal offense. Incidental findings may only be utilized if they are necessary for clarifying a corresponding criminal offense.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Which legal remedies are available to those affected?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Appeals against judicial authorizations can be lodged with the Higher Regional Court. An objection due to violation of rights is possible against orders from the public prosecutor&#8217;s office. A complaint against measures can be filed against independent measures by the criminal police.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ku-q9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What should one absolutely know about physical examinations?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Before every examination, the person concerned must be informed about its purpose and consequences. 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