{"id":31797,"date":"2025-10-13T11:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T09:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/crediting-of-pre-trial-detention\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:17:08","slug":"crediting-of-pre-trial-detention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/crediting-of-pre-trial-detention\/","title":{"rendered":"Crediting of Pre-Trial Detention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Crediting of pre-trial detention<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-anrechnung-der-vorhaft\" data-level=\"2\">Crediting of pre-trial detention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grundsatz\" data-level=\"2\">Principle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-anrechenbare-haftzeiten\" data-level=\"2\">Creditable detention periods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verfahren-und-zustandigkeit\" data-level=\"2\">Procedure and jurisdiction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-besondere-falle-und-ausnahmen\" data-level=\"2\">Special cases and exceptions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-anrechnung-bei-geldstrafen\" data-level=\"2\">Crediting against fines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bedeutung-in-der-praxis\" data-level=\"2\">Practical significance<\/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 \u2013 FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anrechnung-der-vorhaft\">Crediting of Pre-Trial Detention<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=38&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 38 StGB<\/a> obliges the court to credit periods of detention that a person has spent prior to final conviction against the imposed sentence. This includes both pre-trial detention and detention pending trial ordered by courts and administrative authorities. Under certain circumstances, detention spent abroad may also be taken into account. The regulation is intended to ensure that no one remains in detention longer than the sentence actually imposed.   <\/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\">Pre-trial detention is credited against prison sentences and fines to avoid double punishment.<\/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\/Anrechnung-der-Vorhaft-352x198.webp\" >\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Anrechnung-der-Vorhaft.webp\" alt=\"Learn when and how Austrian courts credit pre-trial detention against prison sentences and fines in accordance with \u00a738 of the Criminal Code (StGB)\" >\r\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grundsatz\">Principle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court must credit the pre-trial detention. It may neither disregard nor restrict the crediting. Any period of detention that is factually or temporally related to the adjudicated offense is included in the sentencing.<br\/>Whether the court imposes an unconditional or conditional prison sentence does not change this. Even if it conditionally suspends part of the sentence, it fully credits the pre-trial detention.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this regulation is to safeguard material justice: The state may only deprive a person of their freedom once for the same offense. Therefore, anything suffered in terms of deprivation of liberty prior to the judgment reduces the sentence still to be served. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anrechenbare-haftzeiten\">Creditable Detention Periods<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=38&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 38 para. 1 StGB   <\/a>several forms of detention must be taken into account:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-trial detention<\/strong> imposed for the offense that was later adjudicated,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detention pending trial ordered by a court<\/strong>, if it was carried out in the course of the same criminal proceedings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detention pending trial ordered by an administrative authority<\/strong>, provided that it was directly related to the offense,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign pre-trial detention or extradition detention<\/strong>, if it clearly related to the Austrian proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crediting is always only to the extent that these periods of detention have not already been credited against another sentence or compensated for. Double consideration is not permitted. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periods of detention from other, completely independent proceedings or mere administrative detention without reference to the criminal act are not credited.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfahren-und-zustandigkeit\">Procedure and Jurisdiction<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court of first instance decides on the crediting, namely according to  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002326&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=400&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 400 para. 1 StPO <\/a><\/strong>  by decision. In practice, the crediting usually takes place at the time of the pronouncement of the judgment. If it was overlooked, the court can make up the decision as long as the sentence has not yet been fully enforced.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002326&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=400&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\"> <strong>\u00a7 400 para. 3 StPO <\/strong><\/a> , the public prosecutor&#8217;s office must also be notified of the crediting. The examination takes place ex officio. This means that neither the defendant nor the defense counsel must file an application, but the court is obliged to carry out the crediting independently.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for the crediting to take place lawfully, the duration of the detention must be precisely determined. The date and time of the beginning and end of the detention must be documented. If this exact determination is missing, no crediting may take place.  <\/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\">\u201eDie Anrechnung der Vorhaft ist Ausdruck eines fairen Strafverfahrens. Sie sorgt daf\u00fcr, dass jede Stunde, die jemand in Haft verbringt, rechtlich Gewicht hat und nicht verloren geht.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-besondere-falle-und-ausnahmen\">Special Cases and Exceptions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every detention counts towards the crediting. The Fiscal Penal Act excludes the crediting if the detention originates from administrative fiscal penal proceedings and has no direct reference to the criminal offense. If another proceeding has already taken the detention period into account or there is compensation, the court will not make any further crediting.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the judiciary conducts several proceedings in parallel, the court can only credit pre-trial detention if it could objectively combine the proceedings. If this connection is missing, the court treats each detention separately and decides on it separately. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anrechnung-bei-geldstrafen\">Crediting against Fines<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=38&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 38 para. 2 StGB <\/a>  extends the crediting to fines as well. The substitute custodial sentence is decisive. If the person concerned does not pay the fine, the court credits each day of pre-trial detention against the corresponding number of daily rates; otherwise, the authority enforces the substitute custodial sentence. This ensures that people with low incomes do not fare worse. The crediting compensates for economic disadvantages so that the penalty has the same effect in the end.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-in-der-praxis\">Practical Significance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crediting of pre-trial detention can decide on the actual duration of the deprivation of liberty. In many cases, it leads to the person concerned being released immediately after the pronouncement of the judgment because the credited time corresponds to the sentence. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also has great practical significance for the penal enforcement authorities: It serves as a basis for calculating the end of the sentence and influences the time of possible releases.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provision is therefore not only a computational detail, but a central component of sentencing. It links the principle of proportionality with the principle of fair procedure and ensures a precise and just implementation of the penalty. <\/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\">A criminal proceeding is a significant burden for those affected. Serious consequences threaten right from the start \u2013 from coercive measures such as house searches or arrests, to entries in the criminal register, to custodial or monetary penalties. Errors in the initial phase, such as thoughtless statements or insufficient preservation of evidence, often cannot be corrected later. Economic risks such as claims for damages or procedural costs can also be substantial.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specialized criminal defense ensures that your rights are protected from the outset. It provides security in dealing with the police and public prosecutor&#8217;s office, protects against self-incrimination, and creates the basis for a clear defense strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our law firm:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>examines whether and to what extent the accusation is legally sustainable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you through investigation proceedings and main hearing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensures legally sound applications, statements, and procedural steps,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assists in defending against or settling civil law claims,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protects your rights and interests vis-\u00e0-vis the court, public prosecutor&#8217;s office, and victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">\u201eMachen Sie <strong>keine inhaltlichen Aussagen ohne vorherige R\u00fccksprache mit Ihrer Verteidigung<\/strong>. Sie haben jederzeit das Recht zu schweigen und eine Anw\u00e4ltin oder einen Anwalt beizuziehen. Dieses Recht gilt bereits bei der ersten polizeilichen Kontaktaufnahme. Erst nach <strong>Akteneinsicht<\/strong> l\u00e4sst sich kl\u00e4ren, ob und welche Einlassung sinnvoll ist.\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 \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-63d9d2fb 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\\\/crediting-of-pre-trial-detention\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does crediting of pre-trial detention mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The crediting of pre-trial detention means that the time someone has spent in detention before the conviction is credited against the final sentence. This is to prevent the person concerned from remaining imprisoned longer than the judgment corresponds to. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who decides on the crediting of pre-trial detention?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The court that passed the judgment decides on the crediting. According to \\u00a7 400 para. 1 StPO, the decision is made by resolution. As a rule, the crediting is already pronounced in the judgment.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which detention periods are credited?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The court credits pre-trial detention, detention pending trial ordered by courts and administrative authorities if they are related to the adjudicated offense. Foreign detention may also be taken into account, provided that it clearly related to the Austrian proceedings. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is a detention period not credited?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A detention period is not credited if it originates from administrative fiscal penal proceedings, has no reference to the criminal offense or has already been taken into account in another proceeding. There is also no crediting for detention periods that have already been compensated. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the crediting work for fines?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\u00a7 38 para. 2 StGB provides that pre-trial detention is also taken into account for fines. The substitute custodial sentence is decisive: Each day of pre-trial detention is credited against the corresponding number of daily rates if the fine cannot be paid.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Must the court always credit the pre-trial detention?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. The crediting is mandatory. The court may neither disregard nor restrict it. Any period of detention that is factually or temporally related to the offense is fully taken into account.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What happens if several proceedings are running at the same time?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If several proceedings are running in parallel, the court may only credit the pre-trial detention if it could objectively have merged the proceedings. If there is no connection, it treats each detention separately. \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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 does crediting of pre-trial detention mean?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The crediting of pre-trial detention means that the time someone has spent in detention before the conviction is credited against the final sentence. This is to prevent the person concerned from remaining imprisoned longer than the judgment corresponds to. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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\">Who decides on the crediting of pre-trial detention?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The court that passed the judgment decides on the crediting. According to \u00a7 400 para. 1 StPO, the decision is made by resolution. As a rule, the crediting is already pronounced in the judgment.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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\">Which detention periods are credited?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The court credits pre-trial detention, detention pending trial ordered by courts and administrative authorities if they are related to the adjudicated offense. Foreign detention may also be taken into account, provided that it clearly related to the Austrian proceedings. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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 a detention period not credited?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A detention period is not credited if it originates from administrative fiscal penal proceedings, has no reference to the criminal offense or has already been taken into account in another proceeding. There is also no crediting for detention periods that have already been compensated. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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\">How does the crediting work for fines?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>\u00a7 38 para. 2 StGB provides that pre-trial detention is also taken into account for fines. The substitute custodial sentence is decisive: Each day of pre-trial detention is credited against the corresponding number of daily rates if the fine cannot be paid.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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\">Must the court always credit the pre-trial detention?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The crediting is mandatory. The court may neither disregard nor restrict it. Any period of detention that is factually or temporally related to the offense is fully taken into account.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq38-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\">What happens if several proceedings are running at the same time?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If several proceedings are running in parallel, the court may only credit the pre-trial detention if it could objectively have merged the proceedings. 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