Court system

Court systems worldwide tend to be organised into hierarchical structures where Appeals from regional and lower courts can be heard in central higher courts. There is also quite likely a distinction between criminal and civil hearings. Cases relating to business matters in Russia are likely to be heard in Arbitrazh Court It may be a good idea to avoid calling these "Courts of Arbitration " since in English arbitration refers to a process outside of ordinary court procedures. (see arbitration) see also US_/_UK_differences