gemeenschapsgericht
Gemeenschapsgericht, literally “community court” in Dutch, refers to a local tribunal that administers justice within a defined community. The term denotes a body that may be part of traditional or informal justice structures, operating alongside the state’s formal judiciary, or within jurisdictions where customary or community norms have official recognition.
Jurisdiction and scope vary by country and community. A gemeenschapsgericht may handle civil disputes, family matters,
Procedures tend to be informal and mediation-oriented. Decisions are typically made by a panel of community
Contextual usage varies. In some countries with recognized customary law, traditional or customary courts operate alongside
See also: customary law, traditional courts, indigenous justice, dispute resolution, alternative dispute resolution.