Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:judge
|
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:Magistrates'_Courts
JP Courts |
| gptkbp:appealsTo |
higher courts
|
| gptkbp:doNotHandle |
serious criminal cases
felonies |
| gptkbp:established |
14th century
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:function |
handle minor legal matters
|
| gptkbp:handles |
small claims
evictions misdemeanors traffic violations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Justice of the Peace Courts
|
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
local
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:presidedBy |
Justice of the Peace
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
provide accessible justice at local level
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:COPFS
gptkb:Scottish_Courts_and_Tribunals_Service |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|