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Ordinary Tribunals

Tribunali ordinari

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Various

The general courts of first instance for civil and criminal cases, sitting with a single judge or in a panel of three depending on the subject matter and the gravity of the offence.

How the court is constituted

Tier
first instance
Court type
General courts of first instance
Jurisdiction
By circondario, with the giudice di pace below
Seat
Various
Composition
Professional judges, in monocratic or collegial composition.
Languages
Italian

Where an appeal goes next

Appeal to the Corte d'appello, then cassation to the Corte di cassazione.

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