Norway · Courts
Court structure of Norway
Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.
The hierarchy, top to bottom
- Supreme — Høyesterett
- Court of last resort in all matters; Oslo.
- Appellate — Courts of Appeal (Lagmannsrett)
- Six regional appeal courts.
- First instance — District Courts (Tingrett)
- General first-instance courts.
- Conciliation — Conciliation Boards (Forliksråd)
- Mandatory first step for many civil claims.
Every court in the hierarchy
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