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Courts of Appeal

Lagmannsrettene

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Various

Six Courts of Appeal hear appeals from the district courts in civil and criminal cases, reviewing both fact and law.

How the court is constituted

Tier
appellate
Court type
Regional courts of appeal
Jurisdiction
National (six regions)
Seat
Various
Composition
Professional judges, with lay judges in criminal appeals.
Languages
Norwegian

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to the Supreme Court, subject to leave.

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