Fiches Belges: Finlande

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. An expert is appointed by the court or the pre-trial investigation authority. A person who is involved in the case or related to a party in such a manner that his objectivity would be endangered may not serve as an expert. An expert gives a detailed account on his findings and the resultant statement to the court. An expert testifying in court will do so under oath. Rules on summoning and hearing witnesses apply mutatis mutandis also to an expert witness (see measures 701-704).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters. MLA 2000 Convention.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Pre-trial stage: National Bureau of Investigation. Trial stage: District Courts

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

Pre-trial investigation: investigator-in-charge, customs and frontier guard authorities. Trial stage: the court

Accepted languages for the request/decision

N/A

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

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a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

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