Sandefjord District Court
| Sandefjord District Court | |
|---|---|
| Sandefjord tingrett | |
Courthouse in Sandefjord | |
Interactive map of Sandefjord District Court | |
| 59°08′08″N 10°13′34″E / 59.13559°N 10.22611°E | |
| Established | 24 April 1936 |
| Dissolved | 1 January 2019 |
| Jurisdiction | Southern Vestfold |
| Location | Sandefjord, Norway |
| Coordinates | 59°08′08″N 10°13′34″E / 59.13559°N 10.22611°E |
| Appeals to | Agder Court of Appeal |
| Division map | |
| Historic Vestfold county court jurisdictions: Sandefjord District Court | |
Sandefjord District Court (Norwegian: Sandefjord tingrett) was a district court in Vestfold county, Norway. The court was based in Sandefjord. The court existed until 2019. It had jurisdiction over Sandefjord Municipality. Cases from this court could be appealed to Agder Court of Appeal.
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.