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County court A court which deals with civil cases such as disputes over unpaid debts and negligence claims. It does not deal with criminal cases.
Magistrates' court The lowest court. The things it deals with include minor criminal cases, most criminal cases involving 10- to 17-year-olds, issuing alcoholic drink licences and hearing child welfare cases.