FAQ

The Supreme Court comprises the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The State Courts comprise the District Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Coroners' Court, Small Claims Tribunals and the Juvenile Court. The main difference between the Supreme Court and the State Courts is one of jurisdiction. Civil cases where the value of the claim is below S$250,000.00 are heard in the State Courts. When the value of the claim exceeds S$250,000.00, it is heard in the Supreme Court. Criminal cases involving sentences of less than 10 years of imprisonment are heard in the State Courts. Criminal cases involving sentences of more than 10 years of imprisonment or the death penalty are heard in the Supreme Court.

Only Supreme Court staff and lawyers are allowed to enter the library.

Only Supreme Court staff may borrow books from the Library. Lawyers may use the library for reference only.

The Supreme Court Library is open from Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 6.00pm. The library is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Visitors to the Library should not be dressed in jeans or denim wear. Slippers or open sandals are not allowed.