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Oberlandesgericht Dresden / Außenstelle

Historic Seat of Saxon Justice

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Since 2001, the Dresden Higher Regional Court has been housed in the Saxon Ständehaus in the historic old town. This impressive building serves as the highest court of ordinary jurisdiction in Saxony. The relocation to the Ständehaus highlights Dresden's rich judicial history.

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The Dresden Higher Regional Court was re-established on January 1, 1993.

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Website: justiz.sachsen.de/olg

Guided Story

Standing here, you're at the Dresden Higher Regional Court, housed in the Saxon Ständehaus since 2001. This building in the historic old town serves as Saxony's highest court of ordinary jurisdiction. Notice the architectural details that reflect Dresden's rich judicial history. If you turn around, you might spot the State Office for Road Construction and Transport about 214 meters to the south. This court's relocation here emphasizes Dresden's central role in Saxony's legal history. As you explore further, you may also notice the Dresden Correctional Facility, located a bit to the east.