réttarferlið
Rettarferlið refers to the legal process or court proceedings in Iceland. It encompasses all the steps involved from the initiation of a legal case to its resolution, whether through a judgment, settlement, or other disposition. This process is governed by Icelandic law and procedural rules, ensuring fairness and order in the administration of justice.
The Icelandic legal system is primarily based on civil law principles. Rettarferlið can be broadly divided
Key stages in rettarferlið typically include the filing of a claim or indictment, evidence gathering, hearings,