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What are the four kinds of law applied in California state courts?
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What are the two kinds of courts?
State court, and federal court.
What kinds of Courts does Puerto Rico have?
federal, state, district and local
How many trial courts are there in California?
If you mean federal circuit courts of appeal, there is one: the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which includes California along with Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. See the first related link below. If you mean California state courts, there are no circuit courts in California. The only types of courts in California are Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, and Superior Courts. There is one California Supreme Court and six Courts of Appeal. See the second related link below. Superior Courts are the trial courts. There is a Superior Court in each of the 58 counties, but many counties have more than one location where Supreme Court is held, so there are actually over 300 separate Superior Court locations. The third related link below, CourtReference Guide to California Courts, has location information for all California trial courts (and has the same info for every state).
When California applied for statehood the majority of its residents wanted California to enter the union?
As a free state, I think...
What is the difference between district courts circuit court?
It really depends what kind of courts you are talking about and where the courts are. If the courts are federal, then a district court is a trial court and a circuit court is an appeals court, which may review a trial decision from a district court. For state courts, the difference between a district court and a circuit court will depend on what state the courts are in. Many states have courts called "district court" and "circuit court," but what kinds of cases these courts handle differs state to state.
Is California a probate state?
To find information on California probate laws, go to, or click on link below http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Is there a high court and district court in each state in America?
Yes and no. There is, necessarily, a high court in every state (e.g., the California Supreme Court). These courts hear appeals from the state trial courts, which are sometimes called "district courts" depending on the state (for example, in Washington state, the county district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over small claims and infractions). Usually, however, the term "district court" is used to mean the United States District Courts. The U.S. District Courts are federal courts (not state courts), and there is one in every state and territory, but that is a measure of jurisdiction only, and the state geographical boundaries are by no means necessary. The U.S. District Courts are the federal trial courts and cases are appealed to the U.S. Circuit Courts (U.S. Courts of Appeals) and the United States Supreme Court.
How does a district court differ from the circuit court?
It really depends what kind of courts you are talking about and where the courts are. If the courts are federal, then a district court is a trial court and a circuit court is an appeals court, which may review a trial decision from a district court. For state courts, the difference between a district court and a circuit court will depend on what state the courts are in. Many states have courts called "district court" and "circuit court," but what kinds of cases these courts handle differs state to state.
What are the three levels of California courts?
There are three levels of courts in California. At the top is the California Supreme Court, composed of seven justices. Next are the six Courts of Appeal scattered across the state. The number of justices in each of the six courts vary, but to decide cases, the justices sit in panels of three. Below them are the 58 Superior Courts, one for each county. They handle the bulk of the cases, holding trials and hearings. They are broken down into departments to handle civil cases, criminal proceedings, family law and juvenile matters.
What are the three types of state courts?
The names (or existence) of particular courts will vary state by state, but generally states have a trial courts which has general jurisdiction, trial courts with specific jurisdiction over some specific type of case such as traffic offenses, appeals courts, and a state supreme court.
What state in the compromise of 1850 admitted as a free state?
After the California Gold Rush began in 1848, California's population grew quickly. The state adopted an antislavery constitution in 1849 and applied for admission to the Union.
What is a state trial court referred to as?
Trial courts in the California state court system are called Superior Courts. Unlike many states, California only has one type of trial court. This means that all cases, from small claims, to divorce, to misdemeanors, to felonies are heard by the Superior Courts. Each county in California has its own Superior Court. Within a county, there may be multiple Superior Court locations. In larger counties, there are separate divisions within a Superior Court for different types of cases. For more information on California Superior Courts and information on your local Superior Court, visit the California Court Directory related link.
