asiantuntijatodistaja
Asiantuntijatodistaja is a person with specialized professional expertise who provides testimony in legal proceedings to clarify issues that require professional knowledge beyond common understanding. The role is used in Finnish judicial practice, and the expert may be appointed by a court or by a party to a case to evaluate facts, examine evidence, and offer a professional opinion on technical questions. The primary written deliverable is an asiantuntijalausunto, an expert opinion, which the judge uses alongside other evidence.
Appointment and scope: The court appoints the expert when the case involves matters requiring specialized analysis,
Duties and process: An asiantuntijatodistaja must perform work independently and impartially, following professional standards. They prepare
Qualifications and limits: The expert should hold recognized qualifications in the relevant field and maintain professional
Context: In Finland, expert testimony is used in civil, criminal, and administrative cases, and the process is