Jon Sverdrup Efjestad
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad is a Norwegian judge appointed to preside over the high-profile court case against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Born in 1985, Efjestad has a diverse legal background, having worked as an attorney in Oslo, a civil ombudsman, and a military lawyer. He has also served as a deputy judge and has authored several books on criminal law, administrative law, and child welfare law. His role in the upcoming trial, which involves serious charges including multiple counts of rape, highlights his significant position within the Norwegian legal system.
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Recent news mentions
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad is the judge who addressed the witness before the trial started.
Følg rettssaken mot Marius Borg Høiby – live i direktestudio
Norway· 2026-02-27
The question was posed by judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad directed at Marius Borg Høiby.
Mener Høiby kom med ny forklaring: – Helt nytt minneNorway· 2026-02-13
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad is leading the court proceedings as the court administrator.
Dette er dommerne i rettssaken mot Marius Borg HøibyNorway· 2026-01-20
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad is the judge overseeing the case.
Fornærmede har bedt om lukkede dørerNorway· 2025-09-19
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad has been appointed as the judge in the case against Marius Borg Høiby.
Jon Sverdrup Efjestad blir dommer i rettssaken mot Marius Borg HøibyNorway· 2025-09-02