rikostutkintapohjaisessa

Rikostutkintapohjaisessa is a Finnish adjective that denotes something that is rooted in or based on the findings of a criminal investigation. The word is formed from rikostutkinta, meaning “criminal investigation,” and the suffix -pohjainen, which indicates a foundation or basis. When used in legal contexts, it signals that a particular decision, rule or document is derived from the evidence and conclusions gathered during a formal police inquiry rather than from conjecture or unauthenticated claims.

In the Finnish criminal‑procedure system, reports, orders and judgments may be labelled rikostutkintapohjainen to emphasize that the action follows directly from the investigative process. For example, a prosecutor may issue a rikostutkintapohjainen rikosselvitys (investigation‑based criminal report) that aligns the case against a suspect with the evidence collected by the police. Courts often describe their rulings as rikostutkintapohjaisia to underscore that the verdict is grounded in the established facts of the case.

The use of the term helps to delineate the legal validity of procedural steps. Decisions that are rikostutkintapohjaiset typically enjoy stronger evidentiary support and are less likely to be challenged on grounds of insufficient investigation. This distinction appears in statutes that regulate admissibility, enforceability and the procedural rights of the accused.

Related Finnish legal terminology includes rikostutkinta, rikostutkintapohja (the base of an investigation) and juridiset termit (legal terms). The concept remains a cornerstone of Finland’s evidence‑based criminal‑law system, reinforcing the principle that justice should be administered on the basis of thorough and factual investigative work.