“district court”
This page presents an official legal definition of “district court” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
New Zealand
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The District Court has jurisdiction in criminal proceedings over (a) category 1 offences; (b) category 2 or 3 offences unless and until transferred to the High Court for trial or sentence; and (c) category 4 offences until transferred to the High Court (after the defendant’s first appearance). The court has general jurisdiction in civil actions up to a value of $200,000.
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