Biographical history
The Raad van Justitie (Court of Justice) exerised criminal and
civil jurisduction in Malacca and dependencies. In certain cases appeals lay to
the Supreme Court (Hoge Raad) in Batavia, or (during the first period of
British rule) to the Privy Council in London. The public Prosecutor at Malacca,
who had the title of Fiscal, had summary jurisdiction in petty criminal
cases.
The Raad van Politie (Political Council) was responsible for the
general administration of Malacca under the direction of the Governor.
Presidents of the Malacca Court of Justice 1780 - 1825
1780 - 1783
Anthonij Abraham Werndlij
1783 - 1784
Arnoldus Franciscus Lemker
1784 - 1788
Abraham Couperus
1788 - 1799
François Thierens
1799 - 1808
Charles Marinus De Groot
1808 - 1812
Jacob Frans Overree
1812 - 1824
Adriaan Koek
1824 - 1825
Abraham Anthonij Velge (Acting)