Appellate Law in Jersey

The Royal Court is the highest court in Jersey and is responsible for hearing appeals from the lower courts.

The Bailiff is the head of the judiciary in Jersey and presides over the Royal Court.

The Assize Court hears appeals from the Magistrates' Court and is also responsible for trying serious criminal cases.

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Magistrates' Court is 21 days.

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Assize Court and is also responsible for hearing appeals from the Royal Court.

The Attorney General is the legal advisor to the Crown and is responsible for representing the Crown in legal proceedings.

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the Family Court and is also responsible for hearing appeals from the Royal Court.

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Family Court is 28 days.

The Assize Court hears appeals from the Youth Court and is also responsible for trying serious criminal cases.

The Solicitor General is the Deputy Attorney General and is responsible for assisting the Attorney General in representing the Crown in legal proceedings.

The Privy Council hears appeals from the Royal Court and is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles.

The time limit for appealing a decision of the Royal Court is 35 days.

The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles and its decisions are final.

The Law Officers are the Attorney General, the Solicitor General, and the Deputy Solicitor General. They are legal advisors to the Crown, members of the Royal Court, and prosecutors.

The Privy Council hears appeals from the Court of Appeal and is the highest court of appeal in the British Isles.