LAW|organisation of the legal system
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- Sainmhíniú court consisting of:the First Hall of the Civil Court, the Civil Court (Voluntary Jurisdiction Section) and the Civil Court (Family Section) Tagairt "COM-MT, based on: European Justice, Malta, Home > Judicial systems > Judicial systems in Member States https://e-justice.europa.eu/content_judicial_systems_in_member_states-16-mt-mt.do?init=true&member=1 [23.11.2016]"
- Nóta The First Hall of the Civil Courts hears cases of a civil and/or a commercial nature exceeding the jurisdiction of the Court of Magistrates. Within its constitutional jurisdiction, it also hears cases relating to violations of the human rights and fundamental freedoms protected by the Constitution and by the European Convention of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.The Civil Court (Voluntary Jurisdiction Section) is a voluntary jurisdiction court and is responsible for the interdiction or incapacitation of persons of unsound mind, the nomination of tutors for these persons, the opening of successions and the confirmation of testamentary executors. It is also a repository for secret wills.This court hears all cases relating to family matters such as marriage annulment, personal separation, divorce, maintenance and custody of children.Presided over by a judge.