The late 1820s was a period in which so many areas of national life were undergoing reform.

In 1834 for the first time a constitution was adapted, undergoing reforms in 1876 and 1908.

However, in transitional countries (newly formed countries undergoing reform), and other settings with weak rule of law, may be limited.

These courts run parallel to the normal court system, and are undergoing reforms that include the first ever appointment of female judges.

Municipal boundaries, too, underwent reform.