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A magistrates' court is a
A magistrates' court is a lower court
A lower court or inferior court is a court from which an appeal may be taken, usually referring to courts other than supreme court. In relation to an appeal from one court to another, the lower court is the court whose decision is being reviewed ...
where, in several jurisdictions
Jurisdiction (from Latin 'law' + 'declaration') is the legal term for the legal authority granted to a legal entity to enact justice. In federations like the United States, areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels.
Ju ...
, all criminal proceedings start. Also some civil matters may be dealt with here, such as family proceedings.
Courts
*Magistrates' court (England and Wales)
In England and Wales, a magistrates' court is a lower court which hears matters relating to summary offences and some triable either-way matters. Some civil law issues are also decided here, notably family proceedings. In 2015, there were ...
* Magistrate's Court of Jersey
* Magistrates' court (Hong Kong)
* Magistrate's courts of Israel
* Magistrate's court (South Africa)
* District Court (New Zealand), replaced magistrate's courts in 1980
* District Court (Ireland)
The District Court ( ga, An Chúirt Dúiche) is the main court of summary jurisdiction in Ireland. It has responsibility for hearing minor criminal matters, small civil claims, liquor licensing, and certain family law applications. It is also ...
, the main court of summary jurisdiction in Ireland
* Magistrate's court (Russia)
* Magistrate's court (Sri Lanka)
Australian courts
* Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory * Magistrates court (Northern Territory) * Magistrates Court of Queensland *Magistrates Court of South Australia
The Magistrates Court of South Australia is the lowest level court in South Australia. The Magistrates Court, then known as the Court of Petty Sessions, was established in 1837, by the Court of Sessions Act 1837'' It has both original and app ...
* Magistrates Court of Tasmania
* Magistrates' Court of Victoria
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria is the lowest court in the Australian state of Victoria.
The court possesses original jurisdiction over summary offences and indictable offences heard summarily, as well as civil claims up to $100,000. ...
* Magistrates Court of Western Australia
* Local Court of New South Wales
* Federal Circuit Court of Australia (initially the Federal Magistrate's Court of Australia. The title Federal Magistrate was changed to Judge at the same time.)
Other
*Magistrates' Courts Act 1952
The Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 (15 & 16 Geo 6 & 1 Eliz c 55) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which related to magistrates' courts. It was repealed by section 154 of, and Schedule 9 to, the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980.
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of the United Kingdom
* Magistrates' Courts Act 1980
The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a consolidation Act.The Public General Acts and General Synod Measures 1980. HMSO. London. . Part IV. Pages ''i'', ''j'' and i. It codifies the ...
of the United Kingdom
* ''Magistrate's Court'' (TV series)
* Liverpool Magistrates' Court, a court building
* Bow Street Magistrates' Court
* City of Westminster Magistrates' Court
See also
*Magistrate
The term magistrate is used in a variety of systems of governments and laws to refer to a civilian officer who administers the law. In ancient Rome, a ''magistratus'' was one of the highest ranking government officers, and possessed both judicia ...
* Lower court
A lower court or inferior court is a court from which an appeal may be taken, usually referring to courts other than supreme court. In relation to an appeal from one court to another, the lower court is the court whose decision is being reviewed ...
* Court of summary jurisdiction
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