Court Flashcards
1
Q
Magistrates’ Court
A
Original Jurisdiction =
- All summary offences and indictable offences heard summarily.
- Committal proceedings, bail applications, warrant applications
No Appellate jurisdiction
2
Q
County Court
A
Original Jurisdiction =
- indictable offences except murder
Appellate Jurisdiction =
- From Magistrates’ Court on convictions or sentence
3
Q
Supreme Court (Trial Division)
A
Original Jurisdiction =
- Most serious indictable offences
Appellate Jurisdiction =
- From Magistrates’ Court on points of law
4
Q
Supreme Court (Court of Appeal)
A
No Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction =
Appeals from the County Court or the Supreme Court (Trial Division)
5
Q
Warrant
A
Magistrate court
