State local administration

State local administration is organized in State Local Districts which define the operating areas of the local police, prosecutor, enforcement office and local register office units.

The police maintain general law and order and are responsible for crime investigation. The police also issue licences frequently required by citizens, such as passports, identity cards and driver's licences.

The prosecutor ensures that the proper statutory sanction is attached to a criminal act following investigation by the police.

Enforcement carries out tasks related to the collecting of judgment debts, fines and summary penal fees. In addition, the enforcement authorities are charged with the carrying out of evictions, court-ordered asset seizures and court orders on child custody and right of access.

Local register offices act as local registration authorities. They take care of population bookkeeping and maintain the Trade Register and the Register of Associations.

Other authorities responsible for state local administration are:

• Employment offices, which provide information on employment and training and various job-seeking services.
• Tax offices, which issue tax certificates and guidance, distribute tax forms and adjust tax-card details.
• The customs, which takes care of taxation and supervision of foreign trade.
• Legal aid offices, which provide legal services for those on low incomes.