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Do state courts have to follow federal law governing arrest and search?
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State courts must follow certain guidelines mandated by the U.S. Constitution as well as the constitution of the particular state in which the court is located and statutory criminal procedure of that state. In case of any conflict in the law, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights is controlling.
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How many courts have intermediate appellate courts?
All of them. All states follow a three-tier system similar to the one used in the federal courts, but with names determined by the individual states.The three tiers help guarantee parties receive appropriate procedural due process:Trial Court (Federal: US District Courts)Intermediate Appellate (Federal: US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts)Final Appellate Court (Federal: Supreme Court of the United States)
How many states have appellate courts?
All of them. All states follow a three-tier system similar to the one used in the federal courts, but with names determined by the individual states.The three tiers help guarantee parties receive appropriate procedural due process:Trial Court (Federal: US District Courts)Intermediate Appellate (Federal: US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts)Final Appellate Court (Federal: Supreme Court of the United States)
How many states do not have an intermediate Court of Appeals between its supreme courts and trial courts?
All of them. All states follow a three-tier system similar to the one used in the federal courts, but with names determined by the individual states.The three tiers help guarantee parties receive appropriate procedural due process:Trial Court (Federal: US District Courts)Intermediate Appellate (Federal: US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts)Final Appellate Court (Federal: Supreme Court of the United States)
Which court or courts must follow a precedent in an appeals court?
All the courts that are below it. If it is a federal appeals court, that means all courts in the country excepting the Supreme Court. If it is a provincial appeals court that means all courts below it in that particular province only.
How many states have intermediate appellate courts?
All of them. All states follow a three-tier system similar to the one used in the federal courts, but with names determined by the individual states.The three tiers help guarantee parties receive appropriate procedural due process:Trial Court (Federal: US District Courts)Intermediate Appellate (Federal: US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts)Final Appellate Court (Federal: Supreme Court of the United States)
What is the difference between the two court systems in our dual court systems?
The dual court system is the distinction of state and federal courts that make up the judicial branch of government.Dual court system refers to the separate Federal and State tracks under the umbrella of the Judicial branch of the United States government. Federal courts hear criminal and civil cases that involve constitutional and federal law, policies and special subject matter (such as Bankruptcy, or Federal Tax); while State courts reserve the power to hear civil and criminal cases related to state laws and state constitutional issues.
What powers does congress have over the federal courts?
Congress has power over the courts because it makes the laws which it must use to try a case. If the court finds the law unconstitutional, they can overturn it.
Why do state judges follow precedents of federal laws?
Because in United States courts (federal) and most state courts (except Louisiana) we follow a common western legal system known as "Common Law" with bases itself on previous standing interpretations of a law (aka precedent)
Can Federal Courts decide issues of State law?
No The above answere is wrong. State courts can decide issues of federal law, but they are only persuasive authority, since the Federal courts are not required to follow those decisions.
Do arrest warrants follow you?
YES!!
Is the federal court while making decision bound to its own previous decision?
Yes. The Federal Courts follow the doctrine of stare decisis. They will only overturn precedent if a higher court has ruled on the issue differently.Added: The above answer is correct insofar as it goes, However, if by "the federal courts" you mean to include ALL Federal Courts (to include the Supreme Court) you will find many instances of the Supreme Court reversing it's own theretofore long-standing decisions. (e.g.: Dred Scott).
Are there courts controlled by the US Supreme Court?
Not directly. The US Supreme Court is the highest federal appellate court in the United States. Lower courts are supposed to follow precedents set by the Court's decisions, but the Supreme Court doesn't exercise operational control over the lower courts.
