Yes, federal courts have jurisdiction over maritime, or admiralty, cases; however, depending on the nature of the lawsuit, they may share concurrent jurisdiction with state courts.
Many cases in admiralty are in Rem (against the vessel, large movable property, or real estate), and fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts. Examples of this class of suit include:
Under maritime law, in most cases the judge also acts as the "trier of fact," with jury trials prohibited except in cases heard under the Jones Act (aka Merchant Marine Act of 1920). These laws apply to all navigable waters of the US, including rivers, the Great Lakes, and coastal areas, as well as the high seas.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.
A federal prison falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It houses individuals who have been convicted of violating federal laws or crimes that cross state lines. The federal government is responsible for managing and operating these facilities.
Federal courts of general jurisdiction (US District Courts, etc.) handle both civil and criminal cases.
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard are known as district courts. These are the trial courts of the federal judiciary system and are responsible for hearing both civil and criminal cases.
Federal District Courts have jurisdiction over all federal cases occurring/originating within their circuit. US Courts of Appeal have jurisdiction over all cases referred to them from the District Courts within their circuit.
article 3 of the constitution gives federal courts jurisdiction.
They are general jurisdiction and federal courts.
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal law. There are also a few jurisdiction issues that could bring a state law case into federal court.
Federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction over all matters involving federal law.