Hamburgisches Oberverwaltungsgericht, Administrative court in St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany
The Hamburg Higher Administrative Court is a judicial institution in the Justizforum in central Hamburg that handles appeals and disputes between residents and government agencies. The building features a law library accessible to the public for legal research.
The court was established in 1952 under Hamburg's constitution and began operations in 1953. It developed into an important authority for resolving administrative law matters in the city.
The appointment of Birgit Voßkühler in February 2020 represented a milestone as she became the first female president in the court's history.
Visitors can use the court library for legal research and should expect formal procedures. Communication with the court follows specific electronic channels that are explained on the website.
In 1993 the court made a notable decision by invalidating the 1991 Hamburg state election due to irregularities in candidate nominations. This was a rare instance where a major election was later declared invalid.
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