efterréttir

Efterréttir is a term used in Icelandic legal discourse to denote post-judgment remedies—procedures aimed at reconsidering or correcting a judgment after it has been issued. The word combines eftir meaning after and rettir (courts, justice), reflecting its function as something that takes place after a decision has been made. In legal practice, efterréttir refers to mechanisms that allow a case to be revisited, either through re-hearings, review by a higher court, or other forms of post-trial relief, depending on the applicable statute and court rules.

The exact form of efterréttir varies by jurisdiction and context. In some cases it may involve opportunities to introduce new evidence that was not available during the original proceedings, or to address significant legal or procedural errors that could have affected the outcome. Time limits, standards for granting relief, and the scope of review are typically defined by statute or by jurisprudence, and they differ across legal areas such as criminal, civil, and administrative law.

Eftersom efterréttir is not a single formal procedure universal to all cases, it is often discussed in relation to other post-decision remedies, such as ordinary appeals, retrials, or petition-based relief. Distinctions may be drawn between correcting errors in the judgment itself and seeking reconsideration on the basis of new facts or legal interpretations. Overall, efterréttir encompasses post-judgment mechanisms intended to ensure fairness and accuracy in final decisions within the framework of Icelandic law.