rechtbanken
Dutch court
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In the Netherlands, rechtbanken are district courts that handle more significant civil and criminal cases. These courts also have the authority to hear appeals from cantonal courts, which deal with less serious matters. Decisions made by the rechtbanken can then be appealed to one of the five higher courts of appeal (gerechtshoven). The Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) oversees the consistent application of law across the nation, though it cannot rule on the constitutionality of laws.1
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