In Albania, the courts of appeal () were the second instance courts that reviewied cases adjudicated by the lower district courts upon appeal from one of the parties.
The appeals courts were presided over by a panel of three judges. The decisions of these judges could be further appealed to the Supreme Court of Albania.Sistemi i Drejtesise
Courts
The courts of appeal generally had territorial jurisdiction over a prescribed area. At the time of their replacement, there were 7 courts, composed of 89 judges:
Court of Appeals of Durrës Court of Appeals of Gjirokastër Court of Appeals of Korçë Court of Appeals of Shkodër Court of Appeals of Tiranë Court of Appeals of Vlorë
In addition, a court of second instance with jurisdiction over the entire territory of the Republic of Albania existed with jurisdiction over serious crimes.Appeal Courts
Replacement The several courts of appeal were replaced with a single national appeals court with jurisdiction over the entire country. These changes were introduced by the High Judicial Council as part of a redrawing of the judicial map of Albania.
See also Politics of Albania Judiciary of Albania Law of Albania
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