The Oslo District Court, located in the Oslo courthouse, acts as a central court for handling criminal cases, civil cases and administrative cases. The Court plays an important role in the Norwegian legal system by ensuring public access to legal proceedings. This helps to maintain transparency and trust in the judiciary.
As part of the legal system in Norway, the Oslo District Court has a significant social function. The Court works to promote legal certainty and justice, and its decisions have an impact on individuals and society as a whole. Through its activities, it contributes to enforcing law and order, and facilitates a fair treatment of cases that come before the court.