Criminal Court
The Criminal Court is one of the fundamental pillars of the judicial system. It is responsible for handling cases related to criminal offenses such as murder, theft, forgery, assault, and other acts punishable under criminal law.
What is the Criminal Court?
The Criminal Court is a judicial authority specialized in trying individuals accused of committing criminal offenses. Its role is to examine evidence, hear witness testimonies, and deliver legal rulings proportionate to the crimes committed, in accordance with applicable laws.
Types of Crimes Handled by the Criminal Court:
- Serious crimes: such as premeditated murder, rape, kidnapping.
- Financial crimes: such as fraud, forgery, money laundering.
- Crimes against public order: such as disturbing security or resisting authorities.
Litigation Procedures in the Criminal Court:
- Filing a report or complaint by the victim or the Public Prosecution.
- Preliminary investigation by the prosecution to gather evidence and hear the accused.
- Referring the case to the Criminal Court if sufficient evidence is found.
- Conducting court sessions where all parties are heard and a judgment is issued.
Importance of the Criminal Court:
- Ensures general deterrence by punishing criminals.
- Protects society from crime and offenders.
- Applies the law fairly and equally to everyone without discrimination.
- Guarantees the rights of both defendants and victims through a fair and transparent trial.
Difference Between the Criminal Court and Other Courts:
While the Criminal Court handles criminal cases, there are other courts such as the Civil Court for resolving disputes between individuals, the Sharia Court for personal status matters, and the Administrative Court for conflicts involving government entities.