Oikeudenkäyntielimiä

Oikeudenkäyntielimiä refers to the bodies or organs that conduct legal proceedings in Finland. These are primarily courts, which are responsible for administering justice. The Finnish judicial system is structured into a hierarchy of courts. At the lowest level are the district courts (käräjäoikeudet), which handle most civil and criminal cases. Above the district courts are the courts of appeal (hovioikeudet), which review decisions made by the district courts. The highest court in Finland is the Supreme Court (korkein oikeus), which hears appeals from the courts of appeal and has a significant role in developing case law.

In addition to these general courts, there are specialized courts. For instance, the administrative courts (hallinto-oikeudet) deal with cases concerning administrative law, such as decisions made by public authorities. The Supreme Administrative Court (korkein hallinto-oikeus) is the highest administrative court. The Finnish legal system also includes specialized tribunals and boards that handle specific types of disputes, though these are often considered part of the broader administrative or judicial system rather than separate oikeudenkäyntielimiä in the strictest sense. The independence of these judicial bodies is a fundamental principle of Finnish law, ensuring fair and impartial adjudication.