The courts of first instance, organised by comarca into central and local sections specialising in civil, criminal, family, labour and commercial matters.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- first instance
- Court type
- General courts of first instance
- Jurisdiction
- By comarca, with specialised sections
- Seat
- Various
- Composition
- Professional judges, sitting alone or in panels for serious crime.
- Languages
- Portuguese
Where an appeal goes next
Appeal to a Tribunal da Relação, then to the Supremo Tribunal de Justiça.
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