In 1950, Kristdala, Tuna and Misterhult’s local associations joined together to build the courthouse, which was then left to its fate. Tuna läns Hembygdsförbund was formed and a lot of voluntary work has been put into maintaining the building. On June 1, 1985, the home association was allowed to buy the courthouse from the state for 25,000 kroner and was subsequently declared a building monument.
The courthouse is owned and maintained by Tuna läns Hembygdsförbund, which consists of the four homestead associations in Kristdala, Tuna, Misterhult and Figeholm.
The courthouse is one of Småland’s best preserved.
The courthouse is one of the best-preserved courthouses in Småland. Today it is a listed building and museum. The first court was held in 1730 and justice was served here for over 200 years.