Ringerike, Asker og Bærum District Court

Ringerike, Asker og Bærum District Court
Ringerike, Asker og Bærum tingrett
Courthouse in Hønefoss
59°53′30″N 10°31′37″E / 59.89170074°N 10.52698516°E / 59.89170074; 10.52698516
Established26 April 2021
JurisdictionRingerike, Asker, and Bærum, Norway
LocationHønefoss and Sandvika
Coordinates59°53′30″N 10°31′37″E / 59.89170074°N 10.52698516°E / 59.89170074; 10.52698516
Appeals toBorgarting Court of Appeal
WebsiteOfficial website

Ringerike, Asker og Bærum District Court (Norwegian: Ringerike, Asker og Bærum tingrett) is a district court located in Buskerud and Akershus counties, Norway. This court is based at two different courthouses which are located in Hønefoss and Sandvika. This court has jurisdiction across six municipalities just west of Oslo. The court in Hønefoss accepts cases from the municipalities of Hole, Jevnaker, Lunner, and Ringerike. The court in Sandvika accepts cases from the municipalities of Asker and Bærum. The court is subordinate to the Borgarting Court of Appeal.

The court is led by a chief judge (sorenskriver) and several other judges. The court is a court of first instance. Its judicial duties are mainly to settle criminal cases and to resolve civil litigation as well as bankruptcy. The administration and registration tasks of the court include death registration, issuing certain certificates, performing duties of a notary public, and officiating civil wedding ceremonies. Cases from this court are heard by a combination of professional and lay judges.