0
A federal judge has many functions. The main and most obvious job of a federal judge is to preside over all court hearing in their respective court. Most times in a criminal case they do not decide guilt or innocence unless the Defense Files a Jury Waiver and opts to have a "Bench Trial" also known as a "Court Trial." If the case is criminal and there is a jury then the judge is a moderator and final authority of the courtroom, but does not decide guilt or innocence when as I said a Jury is involved. Some cases are civil and the judge can facilitate mediation to prevent a trial, or he would in fact preside over the case if the civil matter went to trial. Some federal judges work on Social Security Cases and help decide appeals on claim decision. These are just a few things that Federal Judges can do, there are many more things.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThe authority to decide cases involving disputes over the law or behavior of people.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe federal court system hears all cases of violation of federal laws - as distinct from the state courts whcih hear cases which violate law established by the state's legislature.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the 2 levels of federal courts?
Actually there are THREE levels of federal courts. US District Courts - US Courts of Appeal - US Supreme Court.
These are the workhouses of the federal judiciary system?
The US District Courts (trial courts), because they handle the majority of federal cases.
What courts hears federal cases?
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
Does the US have special courts?
Yes, there are special courts that deal with bankruptcy, the District of Columbia and other US territorial courts, federal trade, and federal taxes
Why can it be said that the US District Courts are the principle trial courts in the federal judiciary?
The US District Courts hold 80% of federal trials; the US Court of International Trade and US Special Courts, combined, hold the other 20%. Cases of general jurisdiction enter the federal judiciary through the US District Courts.
Are the US federal courts imperial?
No.
How many Federal district courts are there n the us?
There are 94 district courts in the US.
Is it true that traffic courts and juvenile courts are example of some of the different courts at the federal level?
(in the US) No. No traffic courts or juvenile courts exist at the federal level.
In which federal courts do juries try cases?
US District Courts.
What is the US courts system?
The federal court system comprises the Supreme Court, circuit courts of appeal, and district courts. There are also specialized federal courts.
What federal courts hears appeals from lower courts?
Appellate courts. In the federal court system, the appellate courts are the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States (aka US Supreme Court).
Which federal courts are courts of original jurisdiction where most violations of federal criminal and civil law are first adjudicated?
The US District Courts
