The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is an Act of Parliament codifying the procedures applicable in magistrates' courts in the United Kingdom and largely replaces the Magistrates' Courts Act 1952. Part I of the Act sets out provisions in relation to the courts' criminal jurisdiction, and Part II in relation to civil proceedings.

Part I - Criminal Jurisdiction

Part II - Civil Jurisdiction

Part III - Enforcement of judgements

Part IV - Witnesses and evidence

Part V - Appeals

Part VI - Recognizances

References

• Text of the Act