The US District Courts
original jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
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they have original jurisdiction over most federal cases
They are courts of original jurisdiction. They are presided over by a judge. They conduct trials.
To request an expungement, you typically file a petition in the court where the original case was adjudicated. This is usually the district or circuit court in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. The specific court may vary depending on the nature of the case, such as criminal or civil, and local laws. It's important to check the requirements of your state or locality for the correct procedures and forms.
Original jurisdiction
No, general jurisdiction deals with subject matter jurisdiction whereas original jurisdiction deals with hierarchical jurisdiction.
Original jurisdiction over what?
When a court has original jurisdiction, it means that the court has the authority to hear a case for the first time, rather than on appeal. This typically involves trials where evidence is presented, witnesses are heard, and a verdict is reached. Original jurisdiction is often held by trial courts, as opposed to appellate courts, which review decisions made by lower courts. Examples of cases with original jurisdiction include most criminal cases and civil disputes.
A trial court is the court of original jurisdiction.
Unless you are referring to a violation of a local ORDNANCE, Municipal courts customarily do NOT have jurisdiction to hear criminal cases. To initiate a criminal case in a a STATE court of original jurisdiction you would have to first either file a report with the police for a criminal offense, or speak with the State Prosecutors office to initiate a case.