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Because the different courts deal with different types of cases, and hand down different punishments. for example a case of drunk & disorderly would be heard in Magistrates court, as it's seen as a 'minor' offence, but someone charged with murder would be tried in crown court - often with a jury present.
Cases are often heard first in a Magistrates court, to assess the severity of the charges, and possible sentence. Magistrates are restricted to the length of sentence they can impose.
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What is seven different types of courts?
U.S. District Courts U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court Appellate Courts Trial Courts Lower Courts
What are the types of courts in Nigeria?
There are two main types of courts in Nigeria, there are the inferior and the superior courts.
Different types of badminton courts?
Doubles and singles, though the lines are always the same.
What are the types of court in the Philippines?
The types of courts in the Philippines include the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan (anti-graft court), Court of Tax Appeals, and lower courts such as Regional Trial Courts, Metropolitan Trial Courts, Municipal Trial Courts, and Municipal Circuit Trial Courts. These courts have different jurisdictions and functions in the Philippine judicial system.
How many courts does Ohio have?
The short answer is that it is hard to say for sure. Ohio has both federal courts and state/local courts. There are many different types of state and local courts in Ohio, including Courts of Common Pleas, County Courts, Municipal Courts, Mayor's Courts, and the Court of Claims, each with different jurisdiction. Generally, courts in Ohio are separated by county and each county has a different number of courts mostly depending on population size. Many Courts of Common Pleas have separate divisions for different types of cases, and many small towns and villages have their own Mayor's Courts, so it is hard to say exactly how many courts there are in Ohio. There are at least 509 state and local courts in Ohio, but that number does not include federal courts and may not include some mayors' courts. See the related link for information regarding specific courts in Ohio.
What are 2 types of inferior courts?
the two main stes if inferior federal courts. the lower courts are called district courts and appellate courts.
Constitutional courts and special courts are the two types of .?
the congress
What kind of courts does the U.S. have?
Two types: Criminal Courts and Civil Courts.
What are the 3 types of court?
Three types of tennis courts are hard courts, clay courts, and grass courts.
What are the four different kinds of courts in Oregon?
The Oregon State Court System consists of circuit courts, county courts, municipal courts, and justice courts. Each county may have one or more of each of these types of courts or only have one or two of these types of courts. There is also a statewide Tax Court that operates out of Salem, OR but serves the whole state. For more information on the specific functions of each court in Oregon, as well as a directory of individual courts by county, see the related link.
What types of courts exist in most states?
state supreme courts
What types of cases go to the general courts?
In general, the courts handles all types of cases related to person, and property.
