Magistrates’ Court

Magistrates’ Court MEANING

The Magistrates' Court is a kind of court where criminal procedures may be initiated before justices of the peace. After reviewing the evidence and statements, the justices of the peace can either decide to handle the matter on their own or send it to the Crown Court to be tried or sentenced. Furthermore has the authority to rule on a variety of civil cases. The Magistrates' Court is where the majority of cases are first heard. If the defendant is accused of committing an offence that is "indictable only," they will be tried in the Crown Court. If the defendant in a "either way" case decides to enter a not guilty plea, they have the right to seek a jury trial, and if they exercise this right, the matter will be transferred to the Crown Court. If the magistrate court decides to hear the case, possible sanctions include up to six months in jail (or up to twelve months in total for more than one offence), as well as a fine.

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