Carl Joseph Anton Mittermaier und der reformierte Strafprozess. Hg. von Arnd Koch/Carl-Friedrich Stuckenberg/Wolfgang Wohlers.

The volume focuses on Carl Joseph Anton Mittermaier’s contributions to the reform of criminal procedure law in the 19th century, highlighting his role as a leading German legal scholar and pioneer in the principle of official investigation (Amtsermittlung). It traces the historical origins of this investigative approach from medieval canon law to secular legislation and examines Mittermaier’s pragmatic, philosophically grounded methodology, his comparative legal analyses across multiple countries, and his evolving views on balancing defendants’ rights with state interests. The collection also addresses Mittermaier’s forward-looking engagement with emerging fields like psychology in criminal proceedings and his advocacy for comprehensive appellate rights. Overall, the work underscores Mittermaier’s enduring influence on modern criminal procedure theory and practice, as well as the ongoing relevance of the legal challenges he explored.