Tokyo has several summary courts, each serving specific wards of the city. Here's an outline of the Tokyo summary courts and the wards they cover:
1. Chiyoda Summary Court (千代田簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Chiyoda
- Chuo
- Minato
2. Shinjuku Summary Court (新宿簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Shinjuku
- Nakano
- Suginami
3. Shibuya Summary Court (渋谷簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Shibuya
- Meguro
4. Ueno Summary Court (上野簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Taito
- Arakawa
- Bunkyo
5. Ikebukuro Summary Court (池袋簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Toshima
- Kita
- Itabashi
- Nerima
6. Adachi Summary Court (足立簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Adachi
7. Koto Summary Court (江東簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Koto
- Sumida
- Edogawa
8. Katsushika Summary Court (葛飾簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Katsushika
9. Ota Summary Court (大田簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Ota
10. Setagaya Summary Court (世田谷簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Setagaya
11. Shinagawa Summary Court (品川簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Shinagawa
12. Tachikawa Summary Court (立川簡易裁判所)
- Wards Served:
- Hachioji
- Tama Area (multiple cities in western Tokyo)
Notes:
- Function: These courts handle minor civil disputes (claims up to 1.4 million yen) and minor criminal offenses such as traffic violations.
- Location Accessibility: Each summary court is located centrally in its respective area, ensuring that residents can access justice locally.
If you need further details about a specific summary court, including its address or contact information, let me know!