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Generally, that would be a district court judge. That would be a probable cause hearing. If there is a need to appeal, it can be moved to superior court, and you can have a jury trial. However, if you go to superior court with a minor offense, and you are found guilty there too, you will likely do some time.
When it comes to small claims court (evictions and money owed), it is usually a magistrate who presides as the "judge." Another facet is that while the judges on television courtrooms are real judges, and one even a former state supreme court justice, it really isn't court in the usual sense, but binding arbitration.
What else can I help you with?
Does a state or federal courts try cases dealing with disputes between states?
The US Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between the states. This is the only place such cases are heard.
What is a martial?
It's a military court convened by the branches of the armed forces to try cases involving violation of military law, discipline, and regulations.
What are some court cases involving the 19Th amendment?
miner vs. women This case was from 1875 and ratification of the 19th was in 1920. Try Leser v. Garnett.
How many cases between states do federal courts try?
The US Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between the states; they typically only hear one to three per Term.
Do appellate courts try criminal cases?
they hear appeals, they do not try cases
How do military tribunals work?
Military tribunals are special courts established by the military to try individuals for violations of military law or war-related offenses. They operate under different rules compared to civilian courts, often allowing for expedited processes and limited rights for defendants, such as restrictions on legal representation. Tribunals are typically used for cases involving enemy combatants, terrorism, or war crimes, and their proceedings can include classified evidence not accessible to the public. The outcomes can result in sentences ranging from fines to imprisonment, or even the death penalty in certain cases.
Who has the authority to try impeached cases?
The US Senate has the sole power to try impeachment cases for federal officials.
Who has authority to try impeachment cases?
The US Senate has the sole power to try impeachment cases for federal officials.
Is magistrate kind of a judge?
Yes. Back in the Salem witchcraft trials, there were three magistrates to judge the accused.
What is the definition of 'subject matter jurisdiction'?
In law, subject matter jurisdiction is the "item" or the "object" of the legal action. Subject matter jurisdiction is a court's power to hear a certain type of case. All courts can't hear all cases. Different courts are set up to hear different types of cases. For instance, federal courts can't hear cases involving purely state related subject matter. Or a small claims court generally can't hear a case involving a dispute over $5,000,000. A juvenile court would have the subject matter jurisdiction to hear a case involving a delinquent child, but would not have subject matter jurisdiction to hear a murder case involving an adult. Subject matter jurisdiction Distinguished from personal jurisdiction - which deals with the basis of a court's authority to try a particular person. Example: Does a NY court have personal jurisdiction over a Texas resident? Subject matter jurisdiction deals with a court's power to try the particular subject matter in front of it *or intended to be brought in front of it.) Example: Is the Circuit court of YouNameIt County permitted to try a case involving more than $12,000?
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Try reading the book...
Who decides the cases of impeachments?
the senate is the only group that can try, or be the jury of, impeachment cases
