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Strafakte

criminal file; case file in penal proceedings

noun SHTRAHF-ak-te Rare

Usage Note

Strafakte is the complete document file of a criminal case held by the Staatsanwaltschaft and the court. Defence counsel has a right to inspect the Strafakte (Akteneinsicht) after charges are filed.

Examples

"Der Anwalt beantragte Einsicht in die Strafakte."

Natural Translation

The lawyer applied for inspection of the criminal file.

Literal Translation

The lawyer applied insight into the criminal-file.

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