Definitions of county court
(UK LAW) a local law court that in most jurisdictions deals with civil (non-criminal) cases, especially involving smaller amounts of money
The claim in the county court was for £20,000.
(US LAW) a court of first instance, dealing with both criminal and civil matters in certain regions of some states
The majority of non-jury trials in Florida take place before one judge sitting as a judge of the county court.