It also hears requests for the recognition of decisions of foreign or international courts and foreign or international arbitration awards and their enforcement in the Republic of Lithuania, as well as performs other functions assigned to the jurisdiction of this court by law.

In 1933, a judicial reform led to the creation of a separate Appeals Chamber, effectively establishing a distinct appellate court.

Post-Independence Following Lithuania's restoration of independence in 1990, the judicial system underwent significant reforms.

The court is organized into specialized divisions, each focusing on specific types of cases.

Each division consists of a panel of judges who review and decide on cases within their respective areas.