Efremova, N.N. Judicial bodies at the time of the formation of the state mechanism of the Russian Empire.

Abstract: Formation of the judicial system, which was structurally and functionally separated from the administrative and other bodies within the system of state government in Russia had started in early XVIII century. At this time the “regular” (as Tsar Peter the Great had called it) state was being formed, and the new concept of courts with their structure, competence, instances, principles, etc. was formed as well. This concept lays at the basis of the modern judicial system in Russia. The short term of existence of the judicial system of Tsar Peter’s model does not miniscule its value, and it shall define the tendencies and rules of development of this sphere at the period of the Russian Empire.