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What type of courts use Juries?
Only trial courts use juries.
What type of courts does congress create?
Constitutional Courts - mandated by the constitution Legislative Courts
What type of juries do federal district courts employ?
Federal District Courts use petit juries since they are are trial courts.
An appeal to precedent is a type of?
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What is an example of a precedent in relation to interpreting law?
A precedent is a case that set the basis for any later case to be judged on, if it has the same principles. This is so cases of the same type may get the same outcome, depending on the circumstances.
What is another type of Federal Court besides the Supreme Court?
Aside from the US Supreme Court, the other courts in the Judicial Branch are:US District Courts (trial courts)US Court of International Trade (trial)US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts (intermediate appellate courts)There are many other federal courts outside the Judicial Branch.
What are the three types of state courts?
The names (or existence) of particular courts will vary state by state, but generally states have a trial courts which has general jurisdiction, trial courts with specific jurisdiction over some specific type of case such as traffic offenses, appeals courts, and a state supreme court.
What special categories are under the jurisdiction of the general trial courts?
General trial courts have the jurisdiction and authority to hear any type of case. Criminal and civil cases are heard in general trial courts. A court of special jurisdiction only is empowered to hear special categories that may include family court.
Does the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit have to follow a decision of the US Supreme Court concerning a federal issue?
Yes, if it doesn't want its decision to be overturned.Lower courts are expected to adhere to the doctrine of stare decisis, (Latin: let the decision stand) when deciding cases that have established precedent. This helps the judiciary apply the law fairly and consistently.Each case is unique, however, so each court that hears a particular matter may have a different interpretation as to which precedents are controlling and why. That is the type of case that often ends up in the Supreme Court for clarification.
What is a state trial court referred to as?
Trial courts in the California state court system are called Superior Courts. Unlike many states, California only has one type of trial court. This means that all cases, from small claims, to divorce, to misdemeanors, to felonies are heard by the Superior Courts. Each county in California has its own Superior Court. Within a county, there may be multiple Superior Court locations. In larger counties, there are separate divisions within a Superior Court for different types of cases. For more information on California Superior Courts and information on your local Superior Court, visit the California Court Directory related link.
Could Courts can be classified according to their function rather than jurisdiction?
Yes, courts can be classified based on their function, such as trial courts, appellate courts, and specialized courts like family courts or tax courts. This classification is based on the type of cases each court hears and the stage of the judicial process they are involved in, rather than their jurisdictional boundaries.
How do you contact the Texas court system?
The phone number for the Texas Judiciary's Office of Court Administration is (512) 463-1625. Most court questions, however, are better handled by local courts. The Texas court system is made up of trial and appellate courts. Trial courts are the courts most people have contact with, as they handle matters such as criminal, civil, family, and traffic cases. If you have questions about a particular case, the first step is to contact the court hearing the case. Visit the Texas Courts Guide related link for a directory of Texas trial courts, organized by county, as well as general information on the different types of trial courts and the cases that each type hears. Also on this site, you can find self-help resources to help you answer general questions about how to sue someone or where to get forms.
