- a variation of justice's court.
justice court
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He appeared before a justice court judge who set a $1 million bond.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
The state Judicial College advised justice court judges on how they could change their procedures after the Daily Journal and ProPublica started contacting clerks across the state.
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
They have a Dec. 11 justice court appearance.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2017
The executive officer of the justice court is the constable, who is elected by the people for a term of two years.
From Elements of Civil Government by Alexander L. Peterman
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