What is the District Court and what does it do?
Where is the nearest District Court?
What is the District Court and what does it do?
This court deals with most civil and criminal court cases. District Court Judges often hear cases on minor criminal convictions, like stolen cars or possession of drugs, but they can also deal with more serious offences like rape and aggravated robbery. Civil claims for up to $200,000 are dealt with in the District Court, but any claim smaller than $15,000 is normally heard by the Disputes Tribunal. There are 32 District Courts across the country.
Where is the nearest District Court?
You can find your nearest court on the District Courts of New Zealand website or on the Ministry of Justice website.