Returtillfälle

Returtillfälle is a Swedish term that translates to "return event" or "return case." It is primarily used in the context of legal proceedings, particularly in criminal law, to describe a situation where a case is sent back to a lower court for further consideration or a new trial. This typically happens when an appellate court finds that an error occurred in the original trial, such as a misapplication of the law, insufficient evidence, or procedural irregularities.

When a returtillfälle is ordered, the case is not necessarily dismissed. Instead, it is returned to the originating court to correct the identified issues. This might involve holding new hearings, re-examining evidence, or re-sentencing the defendant. The appellate court will usually provide specific instructions or guidelines for the lower court to follow during the retrial or further proceedings. The purpose of a returtillfälle is to ensure that justice is served and that the original trial was conducted fairly and in accordance with legal standards. It represents a mechanism for correcting mistakes and upholding the integrity of the judicial system.