Circuit Court (Ireland)

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The Circuit Court (An Chúirt Chuarda in Irish) of Ireland consists of a President and thirty-three judges.

For the purposes of the administration of justice the country is divided into eight circuits and at least one judge is assigned to each circuit. Cases heard in a circuit court include civil and criminal; family law and licensing applications are also heard in the court.

[edit] Jurisdiction

The civil jurisdiction is limited to a compensation claim not exceeding €38,092. Divorce and judicial separation cases are also heard in the court.

The criminal jurisdiction of the court is heard by judge and jury. Certain criminal cases - including murder, rape and treason - must be referred to higher courts.

[edit] External link

• Circuit Court - Courts Service of Ireland

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