syytehaku
Syytehaku refers to the process of investigating and gathering evidence to determine whether a criminal offense has been committed and, if so, to identify and prosecute the responsible parties. In Finnish legal terminology, *syytehaku* is a key phase in the criminal justice system, occurring before formal charges are filed. The primary goal is to establish the facts of a case and assess whether there is sufficient evidence to support prosecution.
The investigation is typically conducted by law enforcement agencies such as the police, who collect witness
Once sufficient evidence is gathered, the prosecutor decides whether to file formal charges (*syytteeseenpano*). If the