local courts

local courts
Courts whose jurisdiction is limited to a particular territory or district. The expression usually signifies the courts of the state, in opposition to the United States courts, or to municipal or county courts in contrast to courts with state-wide jurisdiction

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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