coi4 pun3 faat3 jyun2裁判法院
Jyutpingcoi4 pun3 faat3 jyun2
Yalechòih pun faat yún
Definition
Magistrates' Court; the lowest level of criminal court in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the lowest tier of the court system in Hong Kong, which handles the vast majority of criminal cases. It is distinct from the District Court or the High Court, which handle more serious offenses. In casual conversation, people often just say 法庭 when the context of the legal proceedings is already clear.
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He has to go to the Magistrates' Courts for a hearing tomorrow.
Is this case being heard at the Magistrates' Courts?
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Common phrases
Magistrates' Courts building
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