The public prosecutor in Nordland is a state agency responsible for criminal proceedings in Nordland county. The agency works to reduce crime through targeted treatment of criminal cases, and sets annual priorities for the types of crime to focus on. This includes, among other things, organized crime and computer crime.
The public prosecutor's aim is to ensure high quality and legal certainty in criminal cases, and leads the prosecution for the whole country. The agency is also involved in the prevention of serious crimes, with the intention of preventing Norway from becoming a haven for criminal activities. Økokrim, which has been active since 1989, is part of this structure and has nationwide responsibility for combating economic crime.
