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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Petty Sessions
Petty sessions was the former name for a court of summary jurisdiction.
The term referred to meetings of justices of the peace handling minor criminal matters.
Petty sessions are now known as magistrates’ courts.
These courts deal with summary offences and preliminary criminal proceedings.
The historical term reflects the earlier organization of local justice administration.
Petty sessions was the former name for a court of summary jurisdiction.
The term referred to meetings of justices of the peace handling minor criminal matters.
Petty sessions are now known as magistrates’ courts.
These courts deal with summary offences and preliminary criminal proceedings.
The historical term reflects the earlier organization of local justice administration.
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