noun
local court; district court
Refers to a lower-level court in Japan that handles minor civil and criminal cases. Not to be confused with 地方裁判所 (district court).
この事件は区裁判所で扱われる。
This case will be handled at the local court.
Compound of 区 (ward, district) and 裁判所 (court). The term reflects the court's jurisdiction over a specific ward or district.