The practice of a circuit court judge was for them to ride around the countryside each year to hear cases.
Depending on your state? Usually most states Circuit court consists of a judge and jury.
The Judge as Well as The Jury.
The Supreme Court of Virginia. Appellate courts do not try cases, but review procedure, so no jury is needed.
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
Customarily, judge only.
If a case reaches court, both sides present their story (or their 'evidence') before a judge or a jury. The outcome is then decided by the judge or jury.
No. All federal circuit trial courts hear both jury and bench trials.
Judge/Jury
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals judges are appointed for life and can only be removed via impeachment.
jury
The envelope salutation for a judge is typically "The Honorable [Full Name]" followed by the official title of the judge, such as "Judge" or "Justice." This formal and respectful address is commonly used in official correspondence.
Justice is decided in a court of law, either by judge and jury or by judge alone.