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County Courts

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Reviewed· 2026-08-02Various

The county courts are the courts of first instance for civil and criminal matters, operating largely through the e-File digital system. Administrative courts handle public-law disputes at first instance.

How the court is constituted

Tier
first instance
Court type
General courts of first instance
Jurisdiction
National
Seat
Various
Composition
Professional judges, with lay judges in serious criminal cases.
Languages
Estonian

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to a circuit court.

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