Spokespersons

A spokesperson is a neutral adult with experience working with children. The spokesperson is appointed by the tribunal to speak with the child about the case. The spokesperson’s tasks are to:

• inform the child about the case
• listen to the child
• understand the child’s perspective
• communicate the child’s views to the tribunal and the parties involved in the case

It is voluntary for the child to participate. The tribunal will not appoint a spokesperson if the child does not wish to participate.

Each tribunal is responsible for appointing spokespersons. If you have any questions about the spokesperson system, please contact your local tribunal.
 

Before you can be appointed as a spokesperson, you must submit a police certificate of conduct. This refers to a police certificate pursuant to the Police Register Act Section 39 first paragraph. The certificate must not have any remarks.

If you have not previously provided a police certificate of conduct as a spokesperson, the Tribunal will confirm the purpose of the police certificate. Once you have received the confirmation, you must submit your application for a police certificate and the confirmation to the police. We recommended submitting a digital application via the police website. The police normally take two weeks to process the application. It is therefore important to apply as soon as possible.

Once you have received the police certificate, it must be sent to the Tribunal via the case portal. If the police certificate is without remarks, the Tribunal will appoint you as a spokesperson. Only then will you be allowed to contact the child.  

You do not need to apply for a new police certificate if you have previously submitted a police certificate to the Tribunal as a spokesperson. If you have a police certificate that you have received for reasons other than your assignment as a spokesperson, you must nonetheless apply for a police certificate as a spokesperson. 
 

As a spokesperson, you are bound by a duty of confidentiality. This means you cannot share personal information you learn in your role as a spokesperson. This also applies to details such as a person’s date of birth, address, citizenship, occupation, and similar information.

Spokespersons receive a fee according to the current rate: NOK 394 per hour.
 

What is covered:

• Up to 8 hours for preparation and conversations
• Attendance at the tribunal meeting
• Travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the State’s regulations

In special circumstances (e.g. multiple children), remuneration may exceed 8 hours.

Travel absence:

• 08:00–16:00 (weekdays): compensation for travel time and absence
  Outside these hours: only travel time is compensated
  22:00–06:00: no compensation
  Absence must exceed 30 minutes to be eligible for compensation

Submitting claims:
After completing the assignment, you submit your claim via:

• DFØ’s online portal (login via ID-porten)
• The app “DFØ Sjølvbetening” (App Store / Google Play)

Access must be ordered by the tribunal before your first use of the service.

Exceptions:
Paper forms may be used if electronic communication is reserved. Exceptions must be justified.
 

Documentation and attachments:
For reimbursement claims, you must attach:

• Receipts for travel expenses (excluding tolls and the cheapest public transport)
• Receipts for other expenses
• For flights: documentation of route, date, cost, and name
  Digital submission ensures faster payment.

Wage code:
5534: Fee for tribunal assignments