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How many courts are there in SA?

How many courts are there in SA?

There are 13 high courts: the Eastern Cape High Court has four branches, located in Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha and Bhisho; the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein; Gauteng has two high courts, one in Pretoria (North Gauteng) and one in Johannesburg (South Gauteng);

What court deals with cases in South Australia?

Most cases start in the Magistrates Court. The Magistrates Court mainly deals with less serious crimes – but most cases for serious crimes start in the Magistrates Court and finish in either the District or Supreme Court.

What are the different types of criminal courts?

There are two types of criminal court: magistrates’ courts and the Crown Court. All cases begin in the magistrates’ courts, and most stay there. Cases are referred to the Crown Court if they are for a serious offence, for sentencing* or if the decision is appealed.

What are all the types of courts?

In New South Wales there are three courts of general jurisdiction (the Local Court, the District Court and the Supreme Court) and several specialist courts (the Children’s Court, the Coroner’s Court, the Drug Court and the Industrial Relations Commission).

What are the 2 types of courts?

California has 2 types of state courts, trial courts (also called “superior courts”) and appellate courts, made up of the Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court.

What are the 6 types of court jurisdiction?

What are the 6 types of jurisdiction?

  • Jurisdiction.
  • Appellate Jurisdiction.
  • Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
  • Personal Jurisdiction.
  • Diversity Jurisdiction.
  • Concurrent Jurisdiction.
  • Exclusive Jurisdiction.

What are types of courts?

Types of courts Basic distinctions must be made between criminal and civil courts, between courts of general jurisdiction and those of limited jurisdiction, and between appellate and trial courts. There are also constitutional, federal, and transnational courts.

What court are murder cases heard?

Courts of general jurisdiction These courts hear both civil and criminal cases. They handle cases of serious crime—not drunkenness or indecent exposure, but murder, rape, and burglary.

Which is the district court in South Australia?

The Criminal Division of the District Court is the principal indictable trial court in South Australia [see District Court Act 1991 s 7 (b)].

What kind of court do you go to in SA?

In South Australia there are lots of different courts. The court the case will go to depends on the type of crime that was committed and the age of the accused person. Most cases start in the Magistrates Court.

Which is the highest court in Victoria Australia?

County Court – This court is Victoria’s principal trial court and sits at the same level as the District Court in all states except Tasmania. It hears both criminal, common law, commercial and civil matters. Supreme Court – This is the highest state court and has two divisions, the Trial Division and Court of Appeal.

How many federal courts are there in Australia?

Australia has four principle federal courts.

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Ruth Doyle