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A focus area of Brandauer Rechtsanwälte, Salzburg

Detention law.

Pre-trial detention, imprisonment, immigration detention or house arrest — when liberty is at stake, every hour counts. We review detention grounds, file release applications and guide you through the entire proceedings. Backed by a Salzburg law firm since 1978.

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1978
Firm since
4.9
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Austria-wide
24h
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Digital & location-independent

Digital. Nationwide.

We work where it suits you best — no detours.

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Video consultation

Zoom, Teams or phone — whatever works for you. A short session is often enough for a first assessment of the situation.

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Documents online

Upload summons, court orders and written submissions securely and structured — everything in one place, accessible at any time.

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Electronic signature

Sign powers of attorney and legal briefs legally binding — one click, GDPR-compliant, no printing and posting back.

We have been advising clients from Vienna, Linz, Innsbruck, Graz and across Austria for years. Reaching us is often just one click away — and of course anyone who wants to visit us in Salzburg is welcome.

Focus areas

When liberty is taken away.

Five areas where deprivation of liberty is imminent or already in effect — and where swift legal action is decisive.

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Pre-trial detention

Detention appeals, release applications, custody hearings and reviews. We examine detention grounds (flight risk, risk of collusion, risk of reoffending) and advocate for your release.

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Imprisonment

Sentence execution, conditional release, relaxation of conditions and postponement. Rights during imprisonment, transfer applications and early release.

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Immigration detention

Appeals against immigration detention, proportionality review and deportation protection. We represent you before the Federal Administrative Court and examine alternatives to detention.

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Preventive detention

Forensic commitment under § 21 of the Austrian Criminal Code, dangerousness assessment, conditional release from preventive detention. Regular reviews and release applications.

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House arrest & electronic tag

Electronically monitored house arrest as an alternative to detention. Requirements, application and procedure — we guide you through the entire process.

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About

Who is behind haftrecht.at.

haftrecht.at is a specialist practice of Brandauer Rechtsanwälte in Salzburg — a law firm that has been advising clients on legal and business matters since 1978. The focus area of detention law and deprivation of liberty is led by Christopher Angerer, an independent cooperation partner at our firm. We represent those affected by pre-trial detention, imprisonment, immigration detention and related forms of deprivation of liberty — from the first custody hearing to release. In the concrete case: act fast, secure your rights.

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

How quickly can a release application be filed? +
Immediately. A release application can be filed at any time during pre-trial detention. The court must decide on a detention appeal within 14 days. The earlier the application is filed, the better — delays can reduce the chances of success.
What are the grounds for detention in Austria? +
The Austrian Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) recognises four grounds for detention: flight risk, risk of collusion, risk of reoffending and risk of execution. Additionally, there must be strong suspicion of an offence. We examine in each case whether the grounds actually apply and whether less restrictive measures (e.g. bail, instructions, electronic tag) are available.
How long can pre-trial detention last? +
Pre-trial detention is limited to a maximum of six months, in exceptional cases (severity of offence, complexity) up to two years. Every two months, a custody hearing takes place to review whether continued detention is justified.
Can immigration detention be challenged? +
Yes. An appeal against immigration detention can be filed with the Federal Administrative Court. The court reviews proportionality and whether less restrictive measures (periodic reporting obligations, designated residence etc.) are sufficient.
What does an initial consultation cost? +
The initial assessment is usually covered by a flat-fee consultation. We discuss the exact framework openly and up-front — no hidden costs. In detention cases, legal aid may be available under certain conditions.

Arrest? Detention? Warrant?

When liberty is at stake, every hour counts. Call us directly or send an email — callback within one business day. In urgent cases, we are also available outside office hours.

+43 662 6280000 [email protected]
Contact

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BRANDAUER Rechtsanwälte GmbH Giselakai 51 5020 Salzburg