Date of publication:

09/30/2026

Jordan

Please describe the type of legal system in place in the state. 

ANALYSIS

Jordan’s legal system is based on the Constitution and comprises civil, criminal, and religious legal frameworks. Civil and criminal matters are generally governed by statutory law and adjudicated by civil courts, while certain personal status matters, including marriage, divorce, inheritance, and family law, fall within the jurisdiction of Sharia and ecclesiastical courts