The Courts
The evaluation committee considers Ólafur Helga Árnason the most qualified person for the Reykjavík District Court.
20th November 2023
On 1 September 2023, the Ministry of Justice announced the vacancy of two offices of judges with the first place of business at the District Court of Reykjavík. Nine applications were submitted for these two positions.
On 1 September 2023, the Ministry of Justice announced the vacancy of two offices of judges with the first place of business at the District Court of Reykjavík. Nine applications were submitted for these two positions.
The evaluation committee on the competence of candidates for the office of judge has now submitted its opinion on candidates. It is the committee's conclusion that Ólafur Helgi Árnason is the most qualified candidate to be appointed to a position.
Next to him, Finnur Þór Vilhjálmsson, Sindri M. Stephensen and Stefanía G. Sæmundsdóttir will not be settled between the three. The jury comprised: Ása Ólafsdóttir, chair, Helga Melkorka Óttarsdóttir, Kristín Benediktsdóttir, Reimar Pétursson and Þorgeir Örlygsson.