oikeusapulaki
Oikeusapulaki is a Finnish statute that regulates the provision of legal aid (oikeusapu) in Finland. The act establishes the conditions under which individuals without sufficient means can obtain state-supported legal assistance in criminal and civil proceedings, and in certain other matters where legal aid is available. The law defines eligibility mainly through the applicant’s financial situation and the nature of the case, and it provides for different levels of support, such as full or partial legal aid, and for the coverage of services including legal advice, representation by an attorney, and certain costs related to proceedings.
Administrative responsibility for granting legal aid lies with regional legal aid offices (oikeusaputoimistot) operating within the
The overarching aim of oikeusapulaki is to ensure access to justice by preventing financial barriers from