Herford District Court

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Herford District Court

Herford is the seat of the Herford District Court , which is responsible for the towns of Enger , Herford and Spenge as well as for the municipality of Hiddenhausen in the Herford district. Around 121,000 people live in the 184 km² judicial district . In addition, the Herford District Court is responsible for agricultural matters in the Bünde and Herford District Court districts.

Superior courts

The regional court above the Herford District Court is the Bielefeld Regional Court , which in turn is subordinate to the Hamm Higher Regional Court .

building

The building was built in the late classicist style in 1874 . An extension was added later, in which the main entrance is located.

Controversial judgments

In 2010, the Herford magistrate, Helmut Knöner, caused a nationwide sensation after acquitting over 40 drivers who had been flashed when they exceeded their speed.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. Judge from Herford acquits tempo sinners

Web links

Commons : Herford District Court  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 52 ° 6 ′ 59.6 ″  N , 8 ° 40 ′ 8 ″  E