réttarkerfi
Réttarkerfi is the Icelandic term for the legal system. It encompasses the laws, courts, and legal professionals that administer justice within Iceland. The Icelandic legal system is based on a civil law tradition, with roots in Norse customary law and Roman law influences.
The primary sources of law in Iceland are statutes enacted by the Althing (the Icelandic Parliament), regulations
The Icelandic court system is hierarchical. The District Courts (Héraðsdómur) are the courts of first instance,
Legal professionals in Iceland include judges, prosecutors, attorneys (lögmenn), and notaries. Attorneys are licensed and regulated