Untersuchungsrichter
examining magistrate; investigative judge
noun un-ter-ZOO-khungs-rikh-ter Rare
Usage Note
Untersuchungsrichter is a judge who oversees pre-trial investigation, particularly in some European systems. In Germany the role is limited — the Ermittlungsrichter authorises coercive measures during the Staatsanwaltschaft's investigation.
Examples
"Der Untersuchungsrichter ordnete die Telefonüberwachung des Verdächtigen an."
Natural Translation
The examining magistrate ordered the phone surveillance of the suspect.
Literal Translation
The examining-magistrate ordered the phone-surveillance of-the suspect.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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