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  1. Press release

    Court Administration: 2027 budget proposal means disciplined but demanding operations for the courts

    • Director Leif Otto Østerbø of the Court Administration says the government's proposal gives the courts disciplined finances in 2027. He still calls the budget demanding overall.
    • Money given in 2026 for fast-track handling of cases involving under-18s will become a permanent increase of NOK 6.5 million.
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  2. News article

    Norwegian courts introduce mandatory two-factor authentication for Sikker filoverføring – lawyers and experts must activate it at next login

    • Norwegian courts have added two-factor authentication – an extra security code at login – to their Sikker filoverføring service. This affects everyone who uses the service to receive court documents, such as lawyers and expert witnesses.
    • The first time you log in after the change, you link an app on your phone (e.g. Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator) to your account. After that, you just enter a one-time code from the app each time you log in.
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  3. News article

    Norwegian courts conduct user survey on courtroom experiences, 1 September–30 October 2026

    • The survey targets everyone participating in court hearings between 1 September and 30 October 2026, with digital responses via QR code or link.
    • QR codes and information materials will be available in public areas and outside courtrooms in all courthouses nationwide.
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  4. News article

    Norway's Court Administration mourns King Harald V, who died 28 August 2026

    • Director Leif Otto Østerbø expressed deep condolences on behalf of all Norwegian courts to the Royal Family following King Harald's death.
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  5. News article

    DDoS attack on the Norwegian Digitalisation Directorate from 24 August 2026 disrupts court portal logins for lawyers

    • The attack began the night of 24 August 2026 and was still ongoing Tuesday morning, affecting most services DigDir provides to the public sector.
    • The immediate impact on the courts is that lawyers and lay judges cannot log into the Aktørportalen via ID-porten, potentially causing missed submission deadlines.
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  6. News article

    The Norwegian Courts Administration launches three training videos guiding lay judges step by step through a criminal trial

    • Three videos published on domstol.no aim to improve lay judges' preparedness and public understanding of the lay judge role.
    • Video 1 covers the summons and arrival process; video 2 walks through courtroom proceedings in a criminal case; video 3 explains the deliberation conference where guilt and sentencing are decided.
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  7. Report

    In-depth discussions on truth, lies, and the courts’ role under pressure at Arendalsuka 2023

    • On August 12, three events focus on the notion of truth in Norwegian courtroom practice, including a panel and live podcast featuring members from Agder Court of Appeal and psychology professor Svein J. Magnussen.
    • Discussions explore intersections of law, psychology, and practice: handling uncertain memories, conflicting testimonies, and legal consequences of falsehoods.
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  8. Assessment

    Digital witness support provides safe and accessible services to witnesses in Norwegian courts

    • Thousands of witnesses are summoned annually to Norwegian courts; many give testimony digitally.
    • Witness support is available physically in most district courts and all courts of appeal, as well as digitally nationwide.
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  9. Report

    Norwegian Courts Commit to Learning and Improvement Following Baneheia Committee’s Report on Wrongful Conviction

    • On February 13, Leif Otto Østerbø, Director of the Norwegian Courts Administration, announced that the courts will carefully analyze the Baneheia Committee’s report before deciding on concrete measures.
    • Minister of Justice Astri Aas-Hansen expects the courts to follow up without waiting for potential legal amendments.
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  10. Report

    Detailed overview of judicial appointments and committee composition in the Norwegian judiciary on 23 January 2024

    • Johanne Ugulen appointed as appellate judge at Agder Court of Appeal; Hanne Merete Grinaker Halvorsen and Hege Stensland Sveen appointed as appellate judges at Eidsivating Court of Appeal.
    • Eva Karine Løchstøer and Jørgen Wesenlund Spangen appointed as district court judges at Ringerike and Hallingdal District Court; Andreas Listaul Veiding appointed as district court judge at Øvre Telemark District Court.
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