Tuomioistuinnon

Tuomioistuinnon is a Finnish legal term that translates to "court" or "tribunal" in English. It refers to a body or institution established by law to administer justice and resolve legal disputes. Finnish courts are organized hierarchically and operate under the principles of legality, impartiality, and public access.

The Finnish judicial system is divided into two main branches: general courts and administrative courts. General courts handle criminal and civil cases, while administrative courts deal with disputes concerning public administration and the legality of official decisions. The highest courts in Finland are the Supreme Court (KKO) for general courts and the Supreme Administrative Court (KHO) for administrative courts.

At the local level, district courts (käräjäoikeudet) are the primary courts of first instance. Appeals from district courts are heard by courts of appeal (hovioikeudet). Judges in Finnish courts are appointed by the President of Finland. The principle of collegiality is common, meaning cases are often decided by a panel of judges rather than a single judge, particularly in higher courts. The proceedings are generally public, and parties have the right to legal representation. The term tuomioistuinnon encompasses all these various levels and types of judicial bodies within the Finnish legal framework.