Tribunal de Grande Instance (France)

The Tribunal de Grande Instance (TGI) in France was a major court handling civil and criminal cases involving significant matters, such as serious crimes, family law, and commercial disputes. It was the highest court in its jurisdiction for these cases. In 2020, the TGI was replaced by the Tribunal Judiciaire, which consolidates various courts into a single entity to streamline the judicial process. The Tribunal Judiciaire now handles civil, criminal, and social cases, aiming to improve efficiency and access to justice while maintaining the responsibilities previously managed by the TGI.