In a court case evidence brought in would be presented to the Judge and the Jury. The Jury is a group of people who decided the innocent or guilty verdict. A Judge only issues a punishment to the convicted.
ALL levels of courts can have jury sessions and witnesses, EXCEPT - Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court (at both state and federal levels).
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The Supreme Court hears the most important cases.
Appellate court
The judge hears evidence provided on both sides, and makes rulings on the law. In the case of bench trials, they also decide on the verdict. They run the court room.
The Supreme Court hears cases which are on final appeal. The Supreme Court also hears cases relating to national elections.
The appellate court.
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The U.S. Court of Claims hears cases dealing with claims against the federal government.
The Supreme Court hears the largest number of cases. They have the power to decide appeals on all cases from the other levels of court.
You might be referring to an appeals court.