Regional court is the name given to the common court of the first instance in Poland. Regional courts are called upon to hear a wide range of cases related to the scope of civil, criminal, family and guardianship, labour and social security and economic law.
Find below are the list of Regional Courts In South Africa
Constitutional Court of South Africa
Address: Constitution Hill, 1 Hospital St, Braamfontein, 2017
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:15PM
Phone: 011 359 7400
Supreme Court of Appeal Bloemfontein
Address: Cnr and, President Brand St & Elizabeth St, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 3PM
Phone: 051 412 7400
How many regional courts are there in South Africa?
Regional courts are established largely in accordance with provincial boundaries, with a regional court division for each province to hear matters within their jurisdiction. There are nine regional court presidents and 351 regional court magistrates.
What are regional courts in South Africa?
The District Courts have jurisdiction over minor criminal matters and civil matters up to R 200 000.00. The Regional Courts have jurisdiction over family matters like divorces, maintenance, custody matters and civil matters between R 200 000.00 – R 400 000.00.
How many regional courts are there in Gauteng?
25 Regional Courts
With the new changes, they can now go to any of the 25 Regional Courts spread around the region.
Which cases go to regional court?
The Regional Magistrates’ Courts deal with more serious cases than the ordinary Magistrates’ Courts – for example, murder, rape, armed robbery and serious assault.
Is South African justice system fair?
Nhlakanipho Nkosi, a student at Durban University of Technology said that the Justice System in South Africa has never been fair as it favors the wealthy. “It’s not only justice system but the entire constitution that is a crap. Many criminals commit crime and get away with it,” said Mthembu.
What are the four functions of the court system?
Terms in this set (4)
Due Process Function. Protect individual rights.
Crime Control Function. Punishment and removal of criminals.
Rehabilitation Function. Treatment for offenders.
Bureaucratic Function. Speed and efficiency.