All matters start in the Local Court, also known as the Magistrates Court. The Local/Magistrates Court deals with matters that are less serious in nature, referred to as summary offences. A summary, or simple offence is an offence that is less serious and is triable without a jury before a lower court.
What is the highest court in Trinidad and Tobago?
The Supreme Court of Judicature is made up of The Court of Appeal and the High Court, as is provided under section 99 of the Constitution which states: There shall be a Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago consisting of a High Court and a Court of Appeal with such jurisdiction and powers as conferred on these Courts
What is the difference between local court and district court?
There can be an overlap between the case-types, as some offences can be heard in either court. But as a general rule the more serious offences will proceed to the District court while the less serious ones will stay in the Local court.
What is the meaning of magistrate court?
: a court that has minor civil and criminal jurisdiction.
What do magistrate courts do?
Although their precise duties may change from district to district, Magistrate Judges often conduct mediations, resolve discovery disputes, and decide a wide variety of motions; determine whether criminal defendants will be detained or released on a bond; appoint counsel for such defendants (and, in the misdemeanor
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A judicial officer known as a magistrate operates within a particular district court, possessing less jurisdictional power compared to a judge serving on a circuit court.
What is it called when you are taken to court?
arraignment - A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
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