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Each AZ county has one superior court?
Arizona's trial court system includes Superior Courts, Justice Courts, Municipal Courts, and Magistrate Courts. Superior Courts have jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. Each county in Arizona has at least one Superior Court. Civil cases heard by Superior Courts include divorce, property cases, probate, estate, municipal ordinance legality, insolvency proceedings, and claims over $10,000. For claims of $5,001- $10,000, the Superior Courts share jurisdiction with the Justice Courts. The types of criminal cases handled by Superior Courts include felonies and some misdemeanors. Superior Courts also have a special panel, called the Tax Court, which handles cases involving the legality of a tax.
The primary trial court in Texas?
There are a number of trial courts in the Texas court system. The primary trial courts are District Courts, County Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. The jurisdiction of each type of court varies from county to county. District Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction in the Texas court system, and they may hear any civil or criminal case. Generally, District Courts hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts, such as felony crimes, civil cases for large sums of money, contested probate cases, and family cases, such as divorce. Every county has at least one District Court, and some have several. Some smaller counties share District Courts. County Courts may be of three different kinds - County Courts at Law, Constitutional County Courts, and Statutory Probate Courts. County Courts at Law hear misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases for under $100,000. Constitutional County Courts are also known as County Commissioners' Courts, and may have limited judicial functions in counties that also have County Courts at Law. Statutory Probate Courts, in the counties where they exist, have jurisdiction over most probate matters. Justice Courts and Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction over minor criminal offenses and minor civil cases, depending on the county. For more information on the Texas court system, and to see which courts exist in a particular county and how to find out more information about a county's courts, visit the Texas Courts Guide related link.
Is the Circuit Court part of the federal court system?
The thirteen US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts are the Article III intermediate appellate courts of the federal Judicial Branch. Twelve of the courts have territorial jurisdiction over cases heard in the US District Courts; the thirteenth has nationwide jurisdiction over special subject matter cases, such as patent infringement and appeals from the US Court of Federal Claims. These modern courts should not be confused with the US Circuit Courts of the 19th century, which had original (trial) jurisdiction over major criminal cases, as well as appellate jurisdiction over certain cases heard in the District Courts. Some states may also have Circuit Courts within their judicial system; however, these are not connected to the federal courts.
What is the name for courts that review cases that have already been heard by the lower courts?
Appellate CourtsBoth the state and federal court systems have appellate courts that review cases that were originally tried in a lower court. Examples of federal appellate courts are the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Do general trial courts hear cases from lower courts?
It depends on the setup of your state's judicial system. In some states, cases heard by a magistrate or other lower court can be appealed to a court of common pleas, or "general trial court". Generally, however, cases are appealed to appellate courts and not to trial courts.
Is there traffic court in Madison county Alabama?
There are two kinds of traffic courts in Madison County AL: District Court in Huntsville, and Municipal Courts in Huntsville and several other cities. These are not specialized traffic courts; they hear traffic cases as well as many other types of cases. District Court hears mostly other types of cases, but it has a Traffic Division. Municipal Courts in some cities hear mostly traffic cases. Use the related link below to find information about District and Municipal Courts, with links to court websites and other resources that explain more about traffic cases. CourtReference has information like this for every county in every state, all free.
The three levels of courts in Washoe County are?
Washoe County, Nevada has District Courts, Justice Courts and Municipal Courts. District Courts generally hear cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. Felony criminal cases, family law cases (such as divorce), real estate cases, and civil cases with more than $10,000 in dispute are usually heard in district court. Washoe County District Court has a separate location for its Family Division. Justice Courts generally hear civil cases with less than $10,000 in dispute, misdemeanor crimes, and some cases for Protection Orders related to domestic violence or stalking. Municipal Courts hear cases regarding the violation of city ordinances, actions to stop nuisances, some tax collection, and other minor cases. For more information regarding Washoe County courts, including contact information and websites, as well as online Nevada court resources, visit the Washoe County Courts Guide related link.
What are 2 types of inferior courts?
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
What are the differences within th judicial branch?
There are many differences within the judicial branch. The simplest in the United States is the Federal Criminal Court system. There is the Circuit Court, which is the court of original jurisdiction, or trial court. Then there is the District Court of Appeal. That court reviews the work of the trial court. The United States Supreme Court is above the District Courts of Appeal. Most states follow a similar 3 tier pattern for criminal cases. The Federal Government has created other courts for special purposes. There are patent courts for hearing disputes about copyrights and patents. There are bankruptcy courts. Various states create different courts. Some have separate courts for small claims. Others have special probate courts. Others have special courts for juvenile cases. Generally, in the United States the three tier pattern prevails except that the courts of original jurisdiction can vary greatly.
Who hears a state level appeal?
Yes. The State judicial system is similar to the federal judicial system, in that it provides trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and a state supreme court (or equivalent). Cases initiated in state courts may be appealed in state courts; and some cases initiated in the state courts may eventually be heard in the federal courts.
What courts are the main trial courts of Louisiana?
The trial courts of Louisiana are District Courts, Juvenile Courts, Parish Courts, City Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, Mayor's and Magistrate Courts, and some specialized courts in some parishes. There are District Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts in every parish; the other courts only exist in some parishes.Which court is the "main" court for your case depends on your location and type of case. District Courts can take any case, but generally won't take a case if it can be handled by a lower court. District Court criminal cases are usually felonies, and District Court civil cases are usually for higher dollar amounts.Which cases are actually handled by which courts also depends on which parish the case is in, so it can't be answered in this space. But the related link below has a good summary of Louisiana courts' jurisdiction, and you can then select a parish and check the websites for all the courts in that parish.
What types of criminal cases are tried in a county court in Texas?
It may depend on what county you are in and what kind of county court it has - jurisdiction of individual county courts varies widely. Criminal cases heard by Constitutional County Courts include some Class A and Class B misdemeanors. Constitutional County Courts may exercise exclusive jurisdiction over some misdemeanors and may share jurisdiction over certain types of cases with Justice Courts, other County Courts and District Courts. Criminal cases heard by County Courts at Law include most misdemeanors. County Courts at Law may have exclusive jurisdiction over some misdemeanors that do not have a potential penalty of incarceration. County Courts at Law may also handle violations of health or safety ordinances. For specific information regarding the county courts in your county, see the related link.
