

Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk Duesseldorf
The
Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf: A Central Judicial Authority
editThe Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf (OLG Düsseldorf) is one of the three Higher Regional Courts in North Rhine-Westphalia and was founded in 1906. It is the youngest of the three courts and is based in the state capital Düsseldorf. The district court covers approximately 4.6 million people and extends over the regions of Düsseldorf, Duisburg, Mönchengladbach, Kleve, Krefeld and Wuppertal.
Main Products and Services
edit- Jurisdiction: The OLG Düsseldorf reviews decisions of the local and regional courts in its district and is responsible for civil, criminal, family matters and for specialized areas such as antitrust and procurement law.
- Düsseldorfer Tabelle: An important maintenance guideline, which has been regularly updated since 1962 and serves as a reference for child and spousal support.
- Electronic Legal Communication: The court offers digital platforms for electronic legal communication and judicial auctions.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the OLG Düsseldorf is to ensure an independent and fair justice system. It attaches great importance to efficiency, transparency and the continuous training of its employees.
Sustainability and Initiatives
editAlthough specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the OLG Düsseldorf plays a central role in the North Rhine-Westphalian judiciary, especially in the field of information technology. It operates a Technical Operations Center, which is responsible for network and system management as well as IT security. These facilities contribute to the efficiency and modernization of the judiciary.
Current Developments
editThe OLG Düsseldorf is known for its modern facilities, including a high-security courtroom for proceedings of national and international importance. It offers comprehensive information and resources on its website, including a case law database and forms for various legal concerns.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberlandesgericht_D%C3%BCsseldorf
- 2 - https://www.olg-duesseldorf.nrw.de/infos/index.php
- 3 - https://www.lto.de/gerichte/aktuelle-urteile-und-adresse/oberlandesgericht-duesseldorf
- 4 - https://www.olg-duesseldorf.nrw.de/infos/Duesseldorfer_Tabelle/Tabelle-2025/index.php
- 5 - https://www.olg-duesseldorf.nrw.de/behoerde/index.php