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Municipal Courts

Općinski sudovi

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Various

The municipal courts hear most civil and criminal cases at first instance, while the county courts act as appellate courts and try the gravest offences.

How the court is constituted

Tier
first instance
Court type
General courts of first instance
Jurisdiction
By municipality, with county courts above
Seat
Various
Composition
Professional judges, with lay judges in serious criminal cases.
Languages
Croatian

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to a county court, then revision to the Supreme Court.

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