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
And justice court candidates often come with some related experience or understanding of the law.
From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2016
Who keeps a record of the testimony in a justice court?
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
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