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Which branch of government determines federal court jurisdictions?
The Legislative Branch determines court jurisdiction except where the Constitution specifies otherwise.
Who determines if a federal bill is constitutional?
The Supreme Court determines if bills passed into law by the Congress and the President are constitutional.
What determines what is a federal crime?
The offense itself will spelled out in the US Criminal statutes - you will (usually, although not always) be arrested by a federal officer and you will be charged by the US Attorney's office in Federal Court not the state prosecutors office in state court.
Is ted kaczynski a state or federal case?
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, was prosecuted in federal court. He was charged with multiple federal offenses due to his bombing spree targeting individuals involved in modern technology.
What criteria are used to determine the jurisdiction oof a federal court case?
This can be pretty complicated, but in general, there are two situations when a civil case can be filed in federal court. First, if the parties to the suit are from different states and the "amount in controversy" exceeds 75,000, normally the case can be heard in federal court. Second, if the lawsuit concerns a federal law like a civil rights claim, it can be heard in federal court. Federal courts also hear criminal cases that deal with interstate commerce like racketering and certain drug offenses.
Do all felons in Montana get gun rights back?
Absolutely not. If its a federal felony no state can give them back. If its a Montana felony they will have to ask the court and there is a good chance their request will be turned down.
How many distrct courts are in Montana?
In the Montana state court system, there are 56 District Courts (one in each county of the state). These District Courts are divided into 22 judicial districts and counties within a district may share judges and other resources. District courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in Montana. Lesser offenses and smaller civil cases may be heard in Justice of the Peace Courts, City Courts, or Municipal Courts. For more information on the Montana state court trial system, with the Montana Court Directory related link.
When was Montana Supreme Court created?
Montana Supreme Court was created in 1841.
Which court determines guilty or not guilty?
Whichever court you are being tried in determines your sentence.
This type of jurisdiction means that both federal and state courts can hear a case?
A state may have concurrent jurisdiction with a federal court when, for example, a crime defined under state law is committed on federal property, and certain offenses involving Indian tribal members.
An action of a court or ruler forgiving a person for an unlawful act?
This is known as a pardon, which can only be granted by the governor of the state in which the offense occurred, or by the president of the United States for federal offenses.
Who determines which federal court shall hear a case involving piracy?
It's decided by location. The court in Chicago hears cases for northern Illinois, the court in Los Angeles hears cases for central Califirnia, etc.
