Measure Implementation

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

When deemed necessary, a court may order a defendant to be remanded for psychiatric medical examination. However, the defendant may not be subjected to this measure against his will unless he is in detention or he is accused of an offence of certain gravity. A person not accused of a crime may not be remanded for a psychiatric medical examination. However, on his consent a doctor's statement of his mental condition may be acquired.

Legal Framework

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

EIO MLA 2000 Convention

Competent Authority

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

District Court

Accepted languages

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Finnish, Swedish or English

Execution deadline

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

-

Concise legal practical information

Special requirements

The court sends all relevant material to the Finnish institute for health and welfare which chooses a hospital for the examination. The hospital draws up a statement to the FIHW which then issues its final decision on the mental condition of the accused.

Last reviewed on 30 January 2023 by EJN Secretariat

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