What is a Magistrates court?

Answer 1

A magistrates court is a court that deals with smaller crimes. They would generally deal with local cases, and if the cases dealt with are quite serious, they would be sent off to the high courts.

Some of the people involved with the magistrates court are the three magistrates, who act as judges, but are members of the public. Three witnesses, one defence, and two prosecuting. One defendant, who is accused of the crime. Two defence lawyers, two prosecuting lawyers, so four lawyers in total. A victim, and more.

There is no jury in a magistrates court, and no official judge.

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Answer 2

The Magistrates court has jurisdiction to hear all summary offences, hybrid offences ( also known as either way offences) that occur in their area of jurisdiction. Indictable offences are outside of the jurisdiction of the magistrates court are sent up to the local crown court as they have more sentancing powers than the Magistrates.

Answer 3

magistrate courts deal with minor civil cases such as suing for damage property or injury claims up to $40,000. they also hear cases involving stealing, drink- driving, indecent language and drink driving and assault. They hear more serious criminal offences such as armed robbery, manslaughter and homicide to decide if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to a higher court.

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Answer 4

It deals with less serve criminal and some civil matters.