Define: County Court

County Court
County Court
Quick Summary of County Court

The County Court is a court system in England and Wales that primarily handles civil cases. It deals with a wide range of disputes, including claims for debt recovery, personal injury, property disputes, and family matters such as divorce and child custody. The County Court operates at various levels, including small claims track for cases involving relatively small amounts of money, fast track for straightforward cases, and multi-track for more complex and high-value disputes. Cases in the County Court are presided over by a judge, and parties typically represent themselves, although legal representation is allowed. The County Court plays a vital role in resolving civil disputes and ensuring access to justice for individuals and businesses across England and Wales.

Full Definition Of County Court

In the UK, the county courts here the majority of civil cases, particularly the less serious ones (see: Court system of England). There are currently 226 county courts in England, administered by the Court Service (see: Court service). Some county courts are empowered to deal with uncontested divorce cases (contested cases are heard in the Family Division of the High Court, see: Court system of England).

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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.

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