The Oslo State Prosecutor's Office was established in 1989 and has as its main task to contribute to targeted criminal proceedings. The office works to reduce crime through high quality and legal certainty in the processing of criminal cases. Each year they prioritize specific types of crime, focusing on areas such as organized crime, computer crime and international crimes.
As a nationwide prosecutor's office, the Oslo State Prosecutor's Office is responsible for ensuring that Norway does not become a safe haven for serious criminals. Økokrim, which is part of the office, specializes in economic and environmental crime, and contributes to investigations and prosecutions in these cases. Through its work, the office plays an important role in the Norwegian legal system.