The phrase "presiding court" refers to the court where a judge or panel of judges oversees and handles legal cases. It is the court that is responsible for making decisions and judgments on the matters brought before it. Full definition
Establishes that in shared court facility, order, policy or procedure of presiding court judge takes precedence over that of municipal court judge, probate court judge, juvenile court judge or justice of the peace. (gaveltogavel.us)
It only handles traffic fine penalties and notifies presiding courts of «not guilty» pleas. (dmv.org)
The President presides Court meetings and represents the Court (article 9 Rules of Procedure). (europeanlawblog.eu)