Fukuoka Summary Court is the lowest local court and normally handles less serious cases. Summary Courts cannot impose imprisonment except in specific circumstances provided for in law. (And then only up to 3 years with forced labour)
All cases are handled by a single Summary Court judge.
In addition, Summary Courts offer a conciliation service which aims to settle disputes over civil law at a lower cost then would apply through a full blown court hearing.
For more information on the Japanese judicial system, follow the link in the sidebar.
At Akasaka subway station, walk west along Meiji Dori along the castle moat. The Court complex is about 500 metres away, on the left, behind the moat.
Fukuoka District Court Courts General courts which have jurisdiction over all cases not expressly under the jurisdiction of other courts. Jonai, Chuo ku.
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Fukuoka Family Court Courts Specialized courts dealing with family affairs and juvenile cases. Ootemon, Chuo ku.
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Fukuoka High Court Courts Highest court in the local Kyushu/Okinawa region Jonai, Chuo ku.
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Fukuoka Summary Court Courts For civil cases under 900,000yen and less serious criminal cases normally punishable by a fine. Jonai, Chuo ku.
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