Ecclesiastical tribunals

Ecclesiastical tribunals are church courts that handle matters related to church laws, especially issues like annulments, marriage disputes, and clerical discipline. They operate within the framework of the church's legal system and aim to resolve spiritual and moral issues in accordance with religious doctrines. These tribunals function independently of civil courts and focus on maintaining church teachings and discipline. Their decisions can sometimes be appealed within the church's legal structure, but they do not have authority over civil laws unless connected to specific religious obligations.