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About the Singapore courts

Understand the role and structure of the Singapore courts, which include the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice 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.

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About the Singapore courts

Structure of the courts

Role and structure of the Supreme Court

Role and structure of the State Courts

Role and structure of the Family Justice Courts

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