SCC Art. 61 -

Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm SCC:

Art. 61 SCC from 2024

Art. 61 Measures for young adults

¹ If the offender was under 25 years of age at the time of the offence and if he is suffering from a serious developmental disorder, the court may commit him to an institution for young adults if:

² Institutions for young adults must be managed separately from other institutions and facilities under this Code.

³ The offender should be taught the skills needed to live independently and without further offending. In particular, he should be encouraged to undergo basic and advanced vocational and professional training.

⁴ The deprivation of liberty associated with the measure amounts to a maximum of four years. In the event of the recall to custody following release on parole, it may not exceed a maximum of six years. The measure must be revoked when the offender reaches the age of 30.

⁵ If the offender was convicted of an offence committed before he was 18 years of age, the measure may be implemented in an institution for minors.