The Magistrate's Court has a limited civil jurisdiction embracing disputes where the amount in dispute does not exceed $15,000 and also certain matrimonial matters, such as custody and maintenance orders.
治安法院的民事管辖权有限，负责管辖争议数额不超过15,000美元的争端，还负责处理某些婚姻事项，如发出监护和抚养令等。