The Court
This change of time-limit has been adopted by the 47 member States of the Council of Europe. Adopted at its Mar. 11 business meeting, the council made amendments to fee waiver, criminal transfer, and juvenile dependency financial declaration forms. At its Mar. 11 business meeting, the council voted to retire remaining temporary emergency rules it approved during the pandemic. See what else the council approved at its first in-person business meeting in two years. As the state's highest court, its decisions are binding on all other California state courts. Judicial Council Meeting Recap Some courts, such as the Crown Court in England and Wales may have both trial and appellate jurisdictions. The term "the court" is also used to refer to the presiding officer or officials, usually one or more judges. The judge or panel of judges may also be collectively referred to as "the bench" (in contrast to attorneys and barristers, collectively referred to as "the b...