Magistrates' courts | |
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![]() Kwun Tong Magistrates' Court | |
Location | Hong Kong |
Authorized by | Hong Kong Basic Law, Magistrates Ordinance (Cap. 227) |
Appeals to | Court of First Instance of the High Court; further appeal to the Court of Final Appeal in limited circumstance |
Website | Official website |
Chief Magistrate | |
Currently | Mr Victor SO Wai-tak |
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Chinese | 香港裁判法院 | ||||||||||
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This article is part of the series: Courts of Hong Kong |
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Magistrates' courts in Hong Kong have criminal jurisdiction over a wide range of offenses, and in general these offenses must only constitute two years' imprisonment or a fine of HK$100,000; in certain circumstances, sentences of three years may be imposed. All criminal proceedings must begin in the magistrates' courts; the Secretary for Justice may transfer cases to either the District Court or the Court of First Instance depending on the seriousness of the crime.[1]
All judges and magistrates must have qualified as legal practitioners either in Hong Kong or in another common law jurisdiction and have had substantial professional experience.
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