The Magistrates Court of Tasmania is the main day-to-day court in the Australian state of Tasmania and exists in accordance with the laws handed down by the Tasmanian Parliament.
The Court has jurisdiction in a number of areas, including less serious criminal matters, civil claims involving less than $50,000 or where the parties consent, certain administrative appeals, child protection, youth justice, and coronial matters.
This committal no longer involves an examination of whether or not the defendant has a case to answer but is normally a formal procedural step.
The Court also deals with civil disputes involving property valued at less than $50,000.
All of these courthouses operate on a full-time basis and provide circuit courts to more regional and remote parts of the state of Tasmania.