In Debrecen the law of jurisdiction was held by the head judge and a twelve-member body, called the Senate. Civilians of Debrecen could only be judged by a Debrecen jury. The inhabitants of the city were demanded to live a sober and pious life.

In Debrecen the first museal collection, the Municipal Museum was opened quite late. It was founded in October 1902 when Arthur Löfkovits, at the meeting of the Debrecen Art Supporters Association offered the town his own collection of 2500 items.