Ecclesiastical Court

An Ecclesiastical Court is a religious court that handles issues related to church laws, doctrines, and discipline, primarily within Christian denominations like the Catholic Church or Anglican Church. These courts address matters such as marriage annulments, clerical discipline, and doctrinal disputes. They operate separately from the civil legal system and are guided by the religious principles and regulations of their faith. Their decisions can impact a person's standing within the church but generally do not have legal authority over civil law unless involved in specific legal proceedings related to church matters.