Comparative law notes
In Hong Kong, these courts are known as 裁判法院.
There are multiple definitions - click on the translation that matches your context.
英国治安法院
名词
neolog
magistrates' court
noun
Definitions of magistrates' court
(UK & COMMONWEALTH) the lowest level of court in England and Wales and some other common law jurisdictions
Murder, arson and rape all start off in the magistrates' court but are very quickly transferred to crown court.