Overview of Singapore’s Judiciary

Supreme Court

     Hears civil cases and criminal cases.

      Consists of the:

• Court of Appeal
• High Court
  • General Division
  • Appellate Division
  • Singapore International Commercial Court

State Courts

      Hears civil cases and criminal cases.

      Consists of the:                                                                                                 

• District Courts
• Magistrates’ Courts
• Coroners’ Courts
• Small Claims Tribunals
• Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals
• Employment Claims Tribunals

Family Justice Courts

      Hears family cases and selected criminal cases involving youth offenders.

     Consists of the:

• Family Courts
• Youth Courts
• Family Division of the High Court