héraðsdómstóll
Héraðsdómstóll is the Icelandic term for a district court. There are eight district courts in Iceland, each serving a specific geographical region. These courts are the first instance in the Icelandic judicial system, meaning they hear cases for the first time. Héraðsdómstóll handles a wide range of legal matters, including civil disputes, criminal cases, and family law matters.
Judges at the héraðsdómstóll preside over trials, hear evidence, and make rulings. In civil cases, a judge
Decisions made by a héraðsdómstóll can be appealed to a higher court, the Hæstiréttur (Supreme Court of