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sub-national courthouse
A court of law operated by a state, provincial, or other sub-national government.
Pictured: Supreme Court of Virginia Buiding
A sub-national courthouse is a general court of law operated by a state, provincial, or other sub-national government. This includes appellate courts and supreme courts under state or provincial jurisdiction.
The responsible authority is a state, province, or comparable subnational government. Its court can hear original cases or appeals.
A state or provincial supreme court remains within this governmental level. The title alone does not make it the country's national supreme court.
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Related definitions
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county courthouse
A general court operated by a county or comparable second-level subdivision below a state or province. -
international courthouse
A court of law with international jurisdiction, usually legitimized by treaties between countries. -
local courthouse
A court of law operated by a municipality, township, or other local government. -
national courthouse
A court of law operated by a national government, not including a supreme court. -
supreme court
The highest national court of law, with ultimate authority within its country to decide cases and interpret the law.