Municipal Court
/ˌmjuːnɪˈsɪpəl kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A local court that handles cases involving municipal ordinance violations, minor criminal offenses, traffic cases, and preliminary hearings for more serious crimes.
The municipal court adjudicated the defendant's speeding ticket.
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- municipal court
- municipal courts
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Commentary
Municipal courts typically have limited jurisdiction confined to a specific locality and handle lower-level offenses and civil matters related to city or town laws.
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