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Supreme Courts (Highest Instance)
The Supreme Court comprises the Court of Appeal and the High Court. Appeals from the Magistracy and the High Court lie to the Court of Appeal and Appeals from the Court of Appeal lie to the Privy Council in England. The Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago establishes the Supreme Court of Judicature for Trinidad and Tobago. Chapter 7 Part 1 Section 99 of the Constitution states that "There shall be a Supreme Court of Judicature for Trinidad and Tobago consisting of a High Court of Justice and a Court of Appeal with such jurisdiction and powers as are conferred on these Courts respectively by this constitution or any other law."
Court of Appeal
The High Court hears indictable criminal matters, family matters where the parties are married, and civil matters involving sums over the petty civil court limit.
High Court Port of Spain
The Magistracy courts have original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters. The Magistracy deals with civil matters involving claims less than $ 15.000
Magistrate Court Arima
Court Of Appeal Decisions
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Document Created at August 20, 1996
Last Update september 19 2010