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Norwegian Prosecuting Authority (Påtalemyndigheten)

Directs criminal prosecutions.

What this authority does

Headed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (Riksadvokaten), it directs the prosecution of criminal cases and supervises the police prosecutors.

Services for the public

  • Criminal prosecutions
  • Charging decisions
  • Appeals
  • Prosecution guidelines

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