Pidamisele

Pidamisele is an Estonian legal term referring to detention or deprivation of liberty carried out by state authorities. It represents the allative/dative form of pidamine, a word used in formal legal language to indicate the act or object of detention in procedures and rulings.

The concept of pidamine covers situations where a person is kept in custody for investigative purposes or to secure the course of a criminal case. In Estonian law, detention is a preventive measure governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure and related human rights protections. It is intended to ensure the effectiveness of the investigation, guarantee the appearance of the suspect in proceedings, and, in some cases, protect public safety or prevent interference with evidence or flight.

Detention is subject to procedural safeguards. A detained person has the right to be informed of the reasons for detention, to consult with a lawyer, and to have the detention reviewed by a competent court within a defined timeframe. The measure must be proportionate to the aims pursued and is subject to regular judicial oversight and potential challenges or appeals.

In practice, the term pidamisele appears in official documents and judgments to denote the act or state of detention as part of the criminal procedure. It is distinct from related terms referring to other stages or forms of custody, and it sits within a broader framework aimed at balancing investigative needs with fundamental rights.

See also: Estonian law, Code of Criminal Procedure, Arrest, Detention.