NERS is an institution in Trondheim responsible for maintaining a national overview of experts in forensic psychiatry. The institution handles requisitions of experts for the prosecution and works on the development of the requisition system. NERS also focuses on statistics and reporting related to this system, which contributes to a better overview of available resources.
In addition to administrative tasks, NERS has a professional focus on research and innovation. The institution offers education and competence development for health personnel, and emphasizes interaction with other health services. NERS also offers competence services and laboratory services, which makes them an important player in their field.