Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 10

Bringing a civil action before the criminal court. Its condition: the claim for compensation forming its subject matter must arise from the offence forming the subject matter of the criminal action. Absence thereof: its effect. The criminal courts lack jurisdiction to hear it. This jurisdiction pertains to public policy. - 116 - Criminal Procedure and Trials - The value of a cheque constitutes a debt predating the commission of the offence of issuing it without funds, and is not compensation for it. Effect thereof. The criminal courts lack jurisdiction to award it.