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Frequently asked questions

  • Which appendices must be attached to the application?

    See section What to do.

  • How can I receive compensation abroad?

    In payments abroad the IBAN number and name of the account holder must be provided to the State Treasury.

  • Can compensation be paid to someone other than the injured party?

    Yes, you have to provide an itemised power of attorney to the State Treasury concerning the matter.

  • Can compensation be awarded if the deprivation of liberty has lasted less than 24 hours?

    No.

  • Can the decision be appealed?

    No decision of the State Treasury may be appealed against. If you are dissatisfied with a decision made by the State Treasury, you may file a complaint against the government with the district court in the order stipulated on civil disputes. You have to file the complaint within three months of receiving information on the decision made by the State Treasury.

  • What is the level of compensation for anguish?

    According to the compensation policy, the standard compensation is EUR 120/day.

  • What is happening with my matter currently?

    The average processing time is 30–50 days. Attaching all of the relevant documents to the application expedites the processing and decision-making.

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Contact information of the State Treasury

HEAD OFFICE
Sörnäisten rantatie 13, Helsinki
PO Box 14
FI-00054 STATE TREASURY
FINLAND

Our office hours are weekdays
from 8 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.

Business identity code: 0245440-1

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Tel. + 358 295 50 2000
Fax + 358 295 50 3333

Registrar’s office e-mail:
registry@statetreasury.fi

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