Designated Civil Judge in United Kingdom

Designated Civil Judge in relation with the Courts and Tribunals in England

A senior judge who takes overall responsibility for the civil work of the county courts (other than the specialist courts) and District Registries in the area to which they are appointed. Provides leadership to the civil judiciary sitting in that area, including circuit judges, district judges and fee-paid judiciary. DCJs are authorised under Section 9(1) of the SCA 1981.