- a variation of justice's court.
justice court
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"There's just so much trust between the justice court administration and law enforcement."
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2022
According to the Texas Association of Counties, a Justice of the Peace presides over the justice court in cases involving misdemeanors, small civil disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, as well as performing marriage ceremonies.
From Fox News ● May 30, 2019
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports the Office of the State Public Defender has seen a 10 percent decrease in municipal and justice court cases, and a 1 percent increase in district court cases.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2018
It boggles the mind that justice court proceedings in Missoula are not recorded in any way.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2016
"You would make a fine appearance in a justice court," said her brother "No, I will see you home, and afterwards join Pownal."
From The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times by John Turvill Adams
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