Ermittlungsakte

investigation file; case file

noun er-MIT-loongs-ak-te Rare

Usage Note

Ermittlungsakte contains all documents compiled by the Staatsanwaltschaft during an investigation; defence lawyers are entitled to inspect it (Akteneinsicht) after charges are filed.

Examples

"Der Verteidiger beantragte Einsicht in die vollständige Ermittlungsakte."

Natural Translation

The defence lawyer requested access to the complete investigation file.

Literal Translation

The defender applied access into the complete investigation-file.

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