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Generally, circuit courts are the Virginia state courts that hold trials in felony criminal cases. Each county in Virginia has its own circuit court, as do some cities. Which of these circuit courts hears a particular felony case depends on which court has jurisdiction. See the related link for a directory of all circuit courts in Virginia, organized by jurisdiction.
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What cases handle by regional trial court?
The cases are the local cases
Can a summary court martial be deemed as a felony in the civilian sector?
A summary court martial is a trial proceeding. If convicted by the court, the serviceman will have a Federal Felony on their criminal record.
What special cases start trial in the supreme court?
There are two special cases that start trial in the United States Supreme Court. Cases involving foreign officials and cases in which a state is a party originate in the Supreme Court.
What types of cases are defendants in Virginia entitled to a trial by jury?
A criminal trial in which the plea is "not guilty"
What trial shall not be trial by jury?
Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.
Where did the trial take place in the movie sommersby?
The trial scene was filmed in Charlotte Court House, Virginia.
Do general trial courts hear cases from lower courts?
It depends on the setup of your state's judicial system. In some states, cases heard by a magistrate or other lower court can be appealed to a court of common pleas, or "general trial court". Generally, however, cases are appealed to appellate courts and not to trial courts.
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.
Can a case be heard in a trial court and a lower court and the decsion be different?
A case can only be "heard" in one court - and that court is the trial court. It is the lowest level court to hear cases. The decision of THAT case in THAT court is final, unless it is successfully appealed. However, Appeals Court do not "hear" cases in the sense that trial couirts do. They don't conduct trials, they only rule on appelate matters.
How long does a felony charge stay on record if you completed pre-trial intervention?
A felony stays on your record for life. You could apply to the court to have it expunged.
What is a court that has only appellate jurisdiction able to do?
Hear cases that are on appeal from the lower, trial court.
Where are cases from the state trial courts appeals?
The State Supreme Court
