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What type of cases are heard in the Australian magistrates court?
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Most criminal cases are heard in what type of court?
It depends on what the various states call their mid-level state court system. "Circuit Court" - Superior Court" - "District Court."
Why do they have different types of courts?
Because the different courts deal with different types of cases, and hand down different punishments. for example a case of drunk & disorderly would be heard in Magistrates court, as it's seen as a 'minor' offence, but someone charged with murder would be tried in crown court - often with a jury present. Cases are often heard first in a Magistrates court, to assess the severity of the charges, and possible sentence. Magistrates are restricted to the length of sentence they can impose.
What are committal proceedings?
When a case is heard in the Magistrates Court to see if it will stand up, and have enough evidence in a higher court
What does triable either way mean?
it means it can be heard either in magistrates or crown court
What court decides if cases heard by lower courts were tried appropriately?
The appellate court with jurisdiction over cases heard in the relevant trial court.
How many cases has the US Supreme Court heard in its history?
The US Supreme Court has heard more than 30,000 cases since its inception in 1789 (no cases were heard for the first few years).
Federal government's legal cases are heard in what court?
the Federal Court.
How do the vast majority of cases heard by the Supreme Court reach the court?
It will decide that the cases do not need to be heard. The Supreme Court only takes the cases that relate to the Constitution.
What happens to a case that is appealed but never heard by a judge?
Not all cases appealed to an appellate court are heard by the appellate court. In such cases the verdict delivered by the lower court of original jurisdiction will stand.
What article is court cases in federal jurisdiction?
Article III of the Constitution discusses what types of court cases are heard in federal courts, and which are heard under the Supreme Court's original and appellate jurisdictions.
What is the list of cases to be heard by a court called?
Docket.
Cases being appealed will be heard in?
Appellate court.
