The district courts are the general courts of first instance in civil and criminal cases, using lay judges (nämndemän) alongside professional judges and a simplified track for small claims.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- first instance
- Court type
- General courts of first instance
- Jurisdiction
- National
- Seat
- Various
- Composition
- Professional judges with lay judges (nämndemän).
- Languages
- Swedish
Where an appeal goes next
Appeal to a Court of Appeal (hovrätt).
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