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About the Singapore courts

Structure of the courts

The Singapore Judiciary is made up of the following courts:

Supreme Court

Hears civil cases and criminal cases.

Consists of the:

  • Court of Appeal.
  • High Court.
    • General Division.
    • Appellate Division.
    • Singapore International Commercial Court.

State Courts

 

Hears civil cases and criminal cases.

Consists of the:

  • District Courts.
  • Magistrates' Courts.
  • Coroners' Courts.
  • Small Claims Tribunals.
  • Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals.
  • Employment Claims Tribunals.

Family Justice Courts

Hears family cases and selected criminal cases involving youth offenders.

Consists of the:

  • Family Courts.
  • Youth Courts.
  • Family Division of the High Court.

 

Role and structure of the Supreme Court

Understand the role of the Supreme Court, the types of cases it can hear and the organisational structure.

Role and structure of the State Courts

Understand the role of the State Courts, the types of cases they can hear and the organisational structure.

Role and structure of the Family Justice Courts

Understand the role of the Family Justice Courts, the types of cases they can hear and the organisational structure.

International collaboration

Find out about the initiatives, collaborations and agreements between Singapore and foreign courts
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Last updated on 17 July 20212021/07/17.