The Jordanian legal system is a civil legal system with foundations stemming from the Napoleonic Code. The courts are divided into three categories: civil, religious, and special courts. The civil courts have jurisdiction over all persons with respect to both civil and criminal matters in accordance with the law. The State Security Court is composed of both military and civilian judges. The court tries both military personnel and civilians and has jurisdiction in matters relating to external and internal security of the state in addition to drug and other offenses. Decisions issued by the State Security Court may be appealed before the High Court.