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Courts of First Instance

Πρωτοδικεία

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Various

The Protodikeia hear most civil and criminal cases at first instance, sitting with one judge or three depending on value and gravity, below the Courts of Appeal.

How the court is constituted

Tier
first instance
Court type
General courts of first instance
Jurisdiction
By judicial district, with justices of the peace below
Seat
Various
Composition
Single-member or three-member benches of professional judges.
Languages
Greek

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to the Court of Appeal, then cassation to the Areios Pagos.

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