police court
/pʊˈliːs ˌkɔːt/ /ˈpliːs ˌkɔːt/noun
A subordinate criminal court; specifically a court of summary jurisdiction for the trial or investigation of charges brought by the police; a magistrates' court.
- Formerly also called police office..
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Patrick Murdoch (d. 1774), Church of England clergyman and writer. From police + court.