toimeenpanokäskyn

Toimeenpanokäsky is a Finnish legal term that translates to "enforcement order" or "writ of execution" in English. It is a document issued by a court or another authorized body that allows for the compulsory collection of debts or the enforcement of other legal obligations. Essentially, it is a court order that authorizes the seizure and sale of a debtor's assets or other coercive measures to satisfy a judgment or other legally binding decision.

The process typically begins when a creditor obtains a legally enforceable judgment or decision against a debtor, such as a court ruling confirming a debt. The creditor then applies to the relevant enforcement authority, usually the Enforcement Office (ulosottovirasto), for a toimeenpanokäsky. Upon review and confirmation of the validity of the claim, the enforcement authority issues the toimeenpanokäsky.

This order then empowers enforcement officers to take specific actions. These actions can include garnishing wages, seizing bank accounts, or levying on movable or immovable property. The goal is to convert these assets into money to pay off the debt owed to the creditor. The toimeenpanokäsky outlines the details of the debt, the debtor, the creditor, and the measures to be taken. It is a crucial step in the debt recovery process in Finland, ensuring that legal judgments can be effectively enforced.