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Why do federal district courts not try cases dealing with military matters?
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Which federal courts have original jurisdicton?
In most federal criminal and civil law matters, the jurisdiction of the US District Court in which the matter occurred.
What serves as the federal general trial courts and hears both criminal and civil matters?
Federal district courts have trial jurisdiction over most cases in the federal system.
Is US District Court jurisdiction superior to that of the California Supreme Court?
When it comes to federal matters, yes, the US District Court is superior to the state court.
Do US District Courts hear matters concerning federal bankruptcy laws?
No. Cases involving federal bankruptcy law are heard in the 94 US Bankruptcy Courts.
What department deals with the nation's financial matters?
In the United States Federal Government, the department responsible for dealing with financial matters is the Department of the Treasury, headed by the Secretary of the Treasury, a member of the president's cabinet.
What kind of jurisdiction do district courts have?
United States District Courts have original jurisdiction over cases involving federal crimes, civil suits under federal law, civil suits between citizens of different states, admiralty and maritime cases, bankruptcy cases, actions of certain federal administrative agencies, and other matters that may be assigned to them by Congress.
Can all the federal courts handle any matter at all?
No. There are a variety of federal courts that handle only specific types of law, such as federal tax court. Federal district court, the general trial courts in the federal system, have broad authority to handle trials, but only on matters of federal question or if the federal courts have jurisdiction for some other reason, such as diversity.
Is the District of Columbia different from other states in the US?
Yes. Washington DC is a Federal District, it is not a state. As a federal district DC does not get congressional representation. I.e. DC does not have any Congresspersons or any Senators. DC does get a single non-voting congressional delegate, who can participate in debate. Another difference is that Congress has the final say on all legal matters in the District. Any law enacted by the DC Government has to be approved (or at least not vetoed) by Congress.
What is the purpose of federal district courts?
The purpose of federal district courts is to handle small cases, such as those between businesses and people suing other people. The purpose of federal district courts is to handle the small problems that occur that need settling.Another View: US District Courts handle ALL matters (large and small - civil and criminal) which involve federal law and which originate within their jurisdiction. They are the lowest level courts of original jurisdiction within the federal system.In serious criminal cases, district courts convene panels of citizens, which are known as grand juries (to hear evidence of a possible crime and to recommend whether the evidence is sufficient to file criminal charges, there can be as many as 16 to 23 people, also they are not used in civil cases).
When are the presidents partisan ties most important?
In dealing with Congress on legislative matters
Does Cases that go to federal court generally involve constitutional matters?
Cases in federal court must involve federal law and since all federal law must be derived from the constitution then yes they do involve constitutional matters.
Which court is the true trial court?
In many states they are the Circuit courts. In some they are the Superior Courts. In New York state it is the Supreme Court. In the federal system it is the US District Court for most matters.
