Vest-Telemark District Court
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| Vest-Telemark District Court | |
|---|---|
| Vest-Telemark tingrett | |
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| 59°24′07″N 8°29′41″E / 59.40196°N 8.49462°E | |
| Established | 1591 |
| Dissolved | 26 April 2021 |
| Jurisdiction | Western Telemark |
| Location | Kviteseid, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°24′07″N 8°29′41″E / 59.40196°N 8.49462°E |
| Appeals to | Agder Court of Appeal |
Vest-Telemark District Court (Norwegian: Vest-Telemark tingrett) was a district court in Telemark county, Norway. The court was based in Kviteseid. The court existed until 2021. It had jurisdiction over the municipalities of Fyresdal, Kviteseid, Nissedal, Seljord, Tokke, and Vinje. Cases from this court could be appealed to Agder 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]
