Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk Koeln

The Oberlandesgericht Köln is a central institution within Justiz.NRW and plays a significant role in the legal field of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is one of three Higher Regional Courts in this federal state and covers a large part of the region, from Aachen via Cologne and Bonn to the Eifel and the Bergisches Land.

• Legal Decisions: The OLG Köln is responsible for handling civil matters and has modernized in recent years through the introduction of the electronic file. This digital file management enables more efficient processes and contributes to the digitization of the judiciary[1].
• Court Administration: It comprises several Regional Courts and Local Courts, which are responsible for the legal affairs of approximately 4.5 million people[3][5].

The main mission of the Oberlandesgericht Köln is to ensure justice and the rule of law. It is committed to a fair coexistence in society and promotes the modernization of the judiciary through digital innovations[1][3].

• Digitization: The introduction of the electronic file is an important step towards the digitization of the judiciary and contributes to efficiency and transparency[1].
• Accessibility: The OLG Köln strives for barrier-free accessibility of its websites and is working to adapt all content to the requirements of accessibility[4].

The Oberlandesgericht Köln is also the seat of the Central IT Service Provider of the Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia (ITD), which organizes and supports the information technology for all workplaces of the judiciary in North Rhine-Westphalia[5]. With over 6,000 employees in the district of the OLG Köln, it plays a significant role in the public service and offers flexible working hours as well as a high acceptance rate for trainees[3][5].