Justice resides here in Dresden. The Arbeitsgericht, Sozialgericht, Verwaltungsgericht Dresden stand before you. These courts share a history within the Fachgerichtszentrum. This center occupies buildings that were once part of the Schützenkaserne.
Let’s step back in time. The Schützenkaserne, or Rifle Barracks, began its life in 1870-1871. It was Dresden’s first large barracks construction in the Albertstadt. The Royal Saxon Rifle Regiment “Prinz Georg” Nr. 108 needed a new home. French prisoners of war even helped with the construction.
The main building of the Schützenkaserne faced destruction during World War II. It was torn down in 1954. However, some buildings survived. The Soviet Army used these remaining buildings until 1992.
Fast forward to 2006. After extensive renovations, the Fachgerichtszentrum opened. The Arbeitsgericht Dresden, Sozialgericht Dresden, and Verwaltungsgericht Dresden all moved in. The address is Hans-Oster-Straße 4. This street name honors Hans Oster. He was a Dresden native and opponent of Adolf Hitler. He was executed for his resistance activities.
The Verwaltungsgericht Dresden resides in the “Kleine Kaserne.” This “Small Barracks” was built in 1878. It features a neo-Gothic style. The Arbeitsgericht and Sozialgericht are located in the “Große Kaserne.” This “Large Barracks” was constructed between 1909 and 1913.
The Arbeitsgericht Dresden handles labor law cases. Its jurisdiction includes Dresden and the districts of Meißen and Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. The Sächsisches Landesarbeitsgericht in Chemnitz is its superior court.
The Sozialgericht Dresden deals with social law matters. Its district covers Dresden, Meißen, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Bautzen, and Görlitz. The Sächsisches Landessozialgericht in Chemnitz oversees it.
The Verwaltungsgericht Dresden is an administrative court. It serves Dresden, Meißen, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Bautzen, and Görlitz. The Sächsisches Oberverwaltungsgericht in Bautzen is its higher court.
The Verwaltungsgericht Dresden has a rich history. Administrative courts were first established in Saxony in 1900. The Sächsisches Oberverwaltungsgericht handled these cases until 1945. After World War II, plans arose to re-establish administrative courts. However, these plans never materialized in the German Democratic Republic.
It wasn’t until 1989 that administrative court activity revived. Following German reunification, Saxony formally reintroduced administrative courts in 1990. The Verwaltungsgericht Dresden itself was established in 1992.
Initially, the Verwaltungsgericht Dresden was located elsewhere. A fire in 1995 forced a move. In November 2006, it finally settled here. The Fachgerichtszentrum provides a central location for these important courts.
Look around. You’re standing at a place where justice meets history. The Arbeitsgericht, Sozialgericht, Verwaltungsgericht Dresden, stand as a testament to Dresden’s past and present. They ensure fair legal proceedings for the region.