One in each of the 15 provinces and in the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud, sitting in chambers mirroring those of the Supreme Court. They try the most serious offences at first instance and hear appeals from the municipal tier.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- appellate
- Court type
- Provincial courts
- Jurisdiction
- Appeals from municipal courts and first-instance trial of serious crimes and substantial civil, economic and administrative claims.
- Seat
- La Habana
- Composition
- Professional judges sitting with lay judges.
- Appointment
- Elected by the corresponding provincial assembly of People's Power.
- Languages
- Spanish
Where an appeal goes next
Cassation to the Tribunal Supremo Popular.
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