Also means
judge overseeing pre-trial investigative measures
Usage Note
Ermittlungsrichter is a judge who authorises coercive investigative steps — search warrants, pre-trial detention (Untersuchungshaft) — during the Ermittlungsverfahren (investigation stage). He does not judge the case itself.
Examples
"Der Ermittlungsrichter genehmigte die Durchsuchung der Wohnung."
Natural Translation
The investigating judge approved the search of the apartment.
Literal Translation
The investigation-judge approved the search of the apartment.
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