Sorenskriver

The Sorenskriver is the judge at a Tingrett in Norway , which corresponds to the lowest level in the Norwegian legal system.

history

The office of the Sorenskriver has a centuries-old tradition that goes back to July 31, 1591, when it was established with the Sorenskriverordningen as a secretary in the Dorftings ( bygdetingene ). In 1634 it became a judge's office, and in 1637 the office was upgraded again. The Sorenskriver was henceforth the sole judge in most matters.

Under the name sorinskrivari , the office also existed in the Faroe Islands, which at that time belonged to Norway . The Sorenskriver was initially the recorder of the Løgting and - analogous to the change in Norway - from 1638 chairman of the Ting. Today he is the chief judge of the Faroe Islands.

etymology

The word comes from svoren skriver (sworn scribe) and originally referred to a court clerk who should formulate judgments and write them down.