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In the Republic of Ireland the Circuit Court is part of the Courts of First Instance, senior to the District Court but junior to the High Court ( Ireland ).

It was first established as the Circuit Court of Justice under the Courts of Justice Act 1924 and replaced the County Court on the civil side, and Quarter Sessions and Recorder's Courts on the criminal side, as well as some of the jurisdiction of the assizes.

The criminal jurisdiction of the court extends to all indictable offences other than murder, rape, and treason, and these are heard on front of a judge and jury.

The civil jurisdiction of the court is limited to damages of € 38, 092. 14 and actions involving land with a ratable value of less than € 254. 95 ( Land value worth approx.

€ 3 million ).

These are heard by a judge sitting alone.

It also has jurisdiction to hear appeals from the District Court.

Appeals from the Court lie to the High Court on the civil side and the Court of Criminal Appeal on the criminal side.