Jæren District Court
Jæren District Court (Norwegian: Jæren tingrett) was a district court in Rogaland county, Norway. The court was based at the Sandnes Courthouse located on Olav V's plass in the town of Sandnes. The court existed until 2021. It had jurisdiction over the west central part of the county which included the municipalities of Gjesdal, Hå, Klepp, Sandnes, and Time. Cases from this court could be appealed to Gulating Court of Appeal. The court was led by the chief judge (Sorenskriver) Anne Marie Aarrestad. This court employed a chief judge, ten other judges, and five prosecutors as well as other administrative assistants. Jæren District Court had seven courtrooms.
| Jæren District Court | |
|---|---|
| Jæren tingrett | |
Sandnes Courthouse, where Jæren District Court is located | |
| 58.85326°N 5.739018°E | |
| Established | 1869 |
| Dissolved | 26 April 2021 |
| Jurisdiction | Jæren |
| Location | Sandnes, Norway |
| Coordinates | 58.85326°N 5.739018°E |
| Appeals to | Gulating Court of Appeal |
The court was a court of first instance. Its judicial duties were mainly to settle criminal cases and to resolve civil litigation as well as bankruptcy. The administration and registration tasks of the court included death registration, issuing certain certificates, performing duties of a notary public, and officiating civil wedding ceremonies. Cases from this court were heard by a combination of professional judges and lay judges.