Karmsund District Court
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| Karmsund District Court | |
|---|---|
| Karmsund tingrett | |
 Interactive map of Karmsund District Court | |
| 59°24′36″N 5°16′26″E / 59.410038°N 5.273882°E | |
| Established | 20 Oct 1797 |
| Dissolved | 1 April 2008 |
| Jurisdiction | Northern Rogaland |
| Location | Haugesund, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°24′36″N 5°16′26″E / 59.410038°N 5.273882°E |
| Appeals to | Gulating Court of Appeal |
Karmsund District Court (Norwegian: Karmsund tingrett) was a district court in Rogaland county, Norway. The court was based in the town of Haugesund. The court existed from 1797 until 2008. It had jurisdiction over the municipalities of Karmøy, Utsira, Bokn, Vindafjord, Tysvær, Sauda, and Suldal. Cases from this court could be appealed to Gulating Court of Appeal.[1]
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.[2]
