Mediation in criminal and civil cases

Mediation constitutes a free-of-charge, statutory service that is intended for everybody. It allows the parties to resolve conflicts caused by crimes and disputes with the support of impartial mediators and to meet each other in a confidential setting.

Introduction

Criminal and litigation mediation is a free-of-charge service where the parties can handle the events in a safe and confidential atmosphere. The mediation process is organized by the professionals working at the Mediation Office. At the conciliation meeting, the parties meet each other under the guidance of neutral, trained voluntary mediators and seek a solution together.

The aim of mediation is to help the parties to deal with what has happened, to find a solution that is suitable for all, …and to promote a constructive resolution of the situation, as well as a find a direction toward the future.

Vantaa Mediation Office's operating area consists of the entire Eastern Uusimaa region, including Askola, Hyvinkää, Järvenpää, Kerava, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Mäntsälä, Nurmijärvi, Pornainen, Porvoo, Pukkila, Sipoo, Tuusula, and Vantaa.

Mediation advisors assess each case and organize mediation process step by step. Voluntary mediators carry out mediation meetings.

 
Vantaa Mediation Office arranges mediation services in Askola, Hyvinkää, Järvenpää, Kerava, Lapinjärvi, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Mäntsälä, Nurmijärvi, Pornainen, Porvoo, Pukkila, Sipoo, Tuusula and Vantaa. Meeting rooms for mediation are available in all municipalities. 
 
Mediation in criminal and civil matters is based on the Act on Conciliation in Criminal and Certain Civil Cases (1015/2005).

Prerequisites

The parties involved in a criminal or civil case, a guardian of a minor, the police or prosecutor and other authorities can submit a mediation request to the mediation office. In domestic violence cases, only the police or prosecutor can initiate mediation. The mediation office will assess whether the case is suitable for mediation with the parties involved.

In a mediation meeting, the parties meet face-to-face to discuss the events and look for a mutually satisfying solution. The discussion is guided by impartial mediators. 

Usually mediation cases involve violent offences, property offences or various civil cases. As a result of mediation, the authorities may suspend the court proceedings or the mediation may be taken into account when considering a potential sentence. 

Mediation can be attended by a guardian, a custodian or some other legal representative and an interpreter. It is also possible to have an assistant or a support person present during mediation.

Mediation can be requested: 

by a party involved in a criminal or civil case, 
by a guardian or a custodian
by the police or prosecutor 
by any other person of authority.

A mediation request is submitted to the mediation office. In domestic violence cases, only the police or prosecutor can initiate mediation. The professionals at the mediation office will assess whether the case is suitable for mediation and give advice on all details. 

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Mediation in criminal and civil cases

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