What powers does the lower court have?

Answer 1

In the United States the lower courts are trial courts: the courts that first hear or try cases both civil and criminal. The decisions in lower courts can be appealed to higher courts.

Answer 2

So-called "lower courts" have only the authority delegated to them by higher courts. (e.g.: traffic courts can only hear traffic cases - drug courts can only hear drug cases - Municipal courts can only hear violations of municipal ordnances, but NO other - etc - etc).

Answer 3

The term "lower courts" generally refers to trial courts. The other courts are appellate courts.

Added: "Lower courts" handle all aspects of criminal and civil law.

Answer 4

Many lower courts are responsible for different things. Lower court systems tend to see cases that involve traffic violations, small theft, and misdemeanors.