Fiches Belges

Transfer of proceedings is possible. Minimum penalty threshold is 6 months if the only ground for Finnish jurisdiction is the request of transfer. or victim being a national or resident.

European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (CETS 030), 21 §

According to the Convention - Ministry of Justice. The request may also be sent to the Office of the Prosecutor General. Requests from Nordic countries shall be sent directly to local Prosecution Districts. Information about the competent local authorities can be obtained from EJN contact points.

Finnish, Swedish or English

no specific deadlines

If persons who are heard in pre-trial investigation speak Finnish or Swedish and the hearings are interpreted, the hearings should be recorded and the recording should be attached to the material. A case can be transferred already in the pre-trial investigation stage if every measure that can be done in the requesting state has been fulfilled. In all the situations, a prior discussion about transfer with the Office of the Prosecutor General is advisable (email kv.syyttaja@oikeus.fi).