Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Judge at the Coercive Measures Court 60%
- 31 July 2026
- 60%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the Tribunal des mesures de contrainte as a judge. Enjoy a rewarding role with significant legal impact in Fribourg, CH.
Tasks
- Approve requests from various legal authorities and agencies.
- Provide judgments on pressing legal matters in a timely manner.
- Ensure adherence to legal standards and procedures in rulings.
Skills
- A law degree and practical legal experience are required.
- Strong knowledge of criminal law and legal procedures.
- Fluency in German and French is essential.
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About the job
Judge at the Coercive Measures Court
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
How to apply
Attention: To apply for this position, please use only the following link: CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY . Do not use the "apply" buttons at the top and bottom of this page: your application will not be processed. Apply directly by sending your documents by email to the address: CMcandidatures@fr.ch .
Application file
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter, a brief curriculum vitae, recent extracts from the criminal record and debt enforcement office (dated less than one year).
Do not forget to complete the specific form mentioned on the Judicial Council's website.
Job description
The Coercive Measures Court (CMC) is the cantonal authority responsible for approving, at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office, Judges of the Juvenile Criminal Court, the Police, a Court of First Instance, the Penal Sanctions and Probation Enforcement Service, as well as the Population and Migration Service, particularly incisive coercive measures, both at the criminal and administrative levels. Its decisions are made by a single judge.
Desired profile
- Lawyer's diploma, licence or master’s degree in law, and sufficient practical knowledge for the exercise of the function
- Proven skills in criminal law
- 60% position, requiring great availability to ensure on-call duties
- Active citizenship at the cantonal level. Foreign nationals must hold a settlement permit and have been domiciled in the canton for at least five years. Candidates must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings nor have been criminally convicted for acts incompatible with the function
- Proficiency in German and French. The elected person will have to handle files in both languages
Contact details
CMcandidatures@fr.ch
