noun
competent court; court with jurisdiction
Legal term referring to the court that has authority to hear a particular case. Used in formal legal contexts.
この事件の管轄裁判所は東京地方裁判所です。
The court with jurisdiction over this case is the Tokyo District Court.
管轄裁判所を間違えると訴状が受理されない。
If you get the competent court wrong, your complaint will not be accepted.
Compound of 管轄 (jurisdiction) and 裁判所 (court).