| I |
Political Structure of Japan |
| II |
Types of Courts and Their Jurisdictions |
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PREFACE |
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SUPREME COURT |
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Judicial Function |
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Judicial Administration |
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HIGH COURTS |
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DISTRICT COURTS |
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FAMILY COURTS |
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SUMMARY COURTS |
| III |
Justices, Judges, Court Officials and Other Legal Professionals |
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JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT |
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JUDGES OF THE LOWER COURTS |
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COURT OFFICIALS OTHER THAN JUDGES |
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PUBLIC PROSECUTORS AND ATTORNEYS |
| IV |
Judicial Proceedings |
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CIVIL CASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CASES |
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CRIMINAL CASES |
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DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES AND PERSONAL STATUS CASES |
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JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASES |
| V |
Participation of Citizens in the Judiciary |
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SAIBAN-IN |
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CONCILIATION COMMISSIONER |
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