Ringkonnakohtud
Ringkonnakohtud, or Courts of Appeal, are the intermediate appellate courts in Estonia’s judiciary. They hear appeals from district courts (maakohtud) in civil and criminal matters and handle certain administrative-law cases as well. The ringkonnakohud serve as the second level of jurisdiction, aiming to ensure consistent application of law across the country.
Each ringkonnakohus operates with professional judges and typically sits in three-judge panels, with larger or more
The jurisdiction of the ringkonnakohud includes civil disputes, criminal cases, and selected administrative matters that fall
Appeals from a ringkonnakohus go to the Supreme Court of Estonia (Riigikohus) on points of law (cassation)
Historically, ringkonnakohtud were established as part of reforms to create a standardized, two-tier system at the