Singapore Court Hierarchy

Supreme Court

Subordinate Court

Court of Appeal hears civil &criminal appeals from High & subordinate courts

District Court Civil claims >$60,000$250,000; Probate $3m Criminal- Penalties up to 10yrs jail/fines

High court Civil cases: claims > $250,000 Criminal case: Penalty >10yrs jail/ death penalty Appeal cases from subordinate courts has general supervisory & revisionary jurisdiction over all subordinate courts in any civil or criminal matter

Magistrates Court Civil claims up to $60,000 Criminal- up to 3 yrs jail/fine

Small Claims Tribunal Civil claims up to $10,000 regarding sale of goods & services

Juvenile Court

Deals with offences committed by persons below 16 years of age Covers Beyond Parental Control Cases (BPC), Juvenile Arrest Cases (JAC) and Care & Protection Order Cases (CPO)

Community Court

Youthful offenders (aged 16-18) Neighbourhood cases, family violence, racial issues, offenders >65 yrs

Night Court

For working adults Operates Mon-Fri from 6pm Deals with traffic offences, Summon & notices by govt dept