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For a court to have jurisdiction, it means that the court has the authority or the power over the case in front of it.
Court jurisdictions are limited by physical boundaries as well as by subject matter. A New York traffic court has jurisdiction over traffic incidents happening within a specific boundary. It cannot hear a case from New Jersey, nor can it hear a murder case.
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∙ 13y ago
Bilal Ahmad
It means you have majority power and authority over the case, which is usually given to the judge.
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∙ 9y agoHaving jurisdiction over a case refers to a court having the authority to try a crime. In most cases, it is the court closest to the location of the crime.
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∙ 14y agoA court's jurisdiction is determined by the geographical area over which it has control and the subject matterthat can be brought before the court.
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∙ 13y agoHaving the appropriate legal authority to hear and determine the issues in the matter.
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∙ 12y agoIt means that the court has the authority to hear the case.
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Having legal jurisdiction over an area means?
having authority in that region.
What is the importance of jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction is critical due to the meaning of the word. Jurisdiction means whether an entity (for example a court, municipal, state, federal, supreme) has the legal power to force or adjudicate an action (legal action) For example, should a court not have jurisdiction it has no power in a legal matter while having power if it has jurisdiction. Jurisdiction means the geographical area in which a particular court has power to adjudicate (make decisions). Very powerful indeed and incredibly important.
Can an adult female get in legal trouble for having a child by a minor?
Yes. Depending on their actual age difference and the laws in the jurisdiction.
What is adjudicated minor?
Adjudicated refers to children that are under a court's jurisdiction usually as a result of having engaged in delinquent behavior and not having a legal guardian that could be entrusted with being responsible for him or her.
What is the legal term for the geographic district in which a legal action is tried?
Jurisdiction
Personal Jurisdiction Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Venue?
All are legal phrases used in court.
Can malicous wounding be a violent felony?
This is a legal question whose answer will change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Your best chance of getting a good answer is to contact legal resources in your area.
Having legal jurisdiction over an area means what?
That the agency, organization, individual, etc. (whatever is being referred to) exercises lawful authority over that particular area.
How many divorces are legal?
Any divorce decree rendered by a court of jurisdiction is legal.
What are the legal requirement for a professional floatation device?
Legal requirements vary depending on jurisdiction.
Is it legal for a 14 year old to date an 18 year old?
Each jurisdiction (State or Country in which you live) has its own rules on this, so it depends on where you live. But also depends what you mean by "date". If by date you mean, go to the park, go to the movie theater, make goo-goo eyes at each other, then it is probably legal in every jurisdiction in the US.
What are districts?
It generally refers to the areas in which a specific court has jurisdiction, sometimes pertaining to geographical (territorial) location and/or legal jurisdiction. The jurisdiction of every court is determined by the statute or constitution that created the court. Jurisdiction can be federal or state or a choice between the two, depending upon the legal issues involved.
