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Organisation of justice - judicial systems
Justice in Greece is one of the three functions of the State. According to the principle of separation of powers, the judiciary is independent from the legislative and executive authorities.
Types of courts – short description
Courts in Greece are divided into the following main categories:
- Administrative courts (Dioikitika dikastiria)
- Civil courts (Politika dikastiria)
- Criminal courts (Poinika dikastiria)
Court administration
The Courts are managed by judicial officers and, in particular, by the President of the Court or the Three-Member Council of the Court, as appropriate.
Court hierarchy
Civil courts:
- Supreme Court (Areios Pagos), Court of Appeal, Courts of First Instance, District Courts
Criminal Courts:
- Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, Magistrate’s Courts, Misdemeanour Courts
Administrative courts:
- Council of State, Administrative Courts of Appeal, Administrative Courts
Related links
Athens Administrative Court of First Instance
Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Athens Court of First Instance
Last update:
12/03/2024
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