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What is jurisdiction shared by a state court and a federal court?

Concurrent jurisdiction allows both state and federal courts to hear cases involving federal laws, diversity of citizenship cases, and cases involving concurrent jurisdiction statutes. It means either court can hear the case.


How do you find out the sentence of an inmate in federal prison?

You can find out an inmate's sentence in federal prison by searching for the inmate through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website or contacting the BOP's inmate locator service. You can also contact the specific federal prison where the inmate is being held and inquire about their sentence status.


Do the lower courts have jurisdiction to hear cases in which a person is accused of committing a crime on certain types of federal property?

It depends on the type of federal property involved. Generally, federal district courts have jurisdiction over crimes committed on federal property, while certain specialized courts like military courts may have jurisdiction over crimes committed on specific types of federal property like military bases.


What is a non example of jurisdiction?

A non-example of jurisdiction would be a situation where a court does not have the authority to hear a case because it falls outside of its geographical or subject matter boundaries. For example, a state court would not have jurisdiction over a federal criminal case.


How do you use exclusive jurisdiction in a sentence?

The judge had exclusive jurisdiction in the region, but exercised that power very responsibly.

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Do you go to federal prison or state prison for murder?

Under most circumstances, murder would be tried in a state court; if the defendant is in the military, it may be tried in a military court (federal). If the crime was committed as part of another federal crime or on federal property, the case would appear before a federal court.Under certain circumstances, the defendant (and only the defendant) has the option to exercise federal courts' removal jurisdiction to move his or her case from state to federal court (as outlined in 28 U.S.C. § 1441).


Where is the closest federal prison to your are?

where is the closest federal prison to the Hampton are


What kind of cases does the US Supreme Court and federal judiciary have jurisdiction over?

Cases that have federal jurisdiction. They can either arise under federal law or be state law cases that gain jurisdiction through diversity jurisdiction.


What is a case where the original jurisdiction is the federal court?

In cases arising under federal law, the federal courts have federal question jurisdiction. Federal jurisdiction can also arise where there is diversity of citizenship between the parties, as where they reside in two different states.


Do you go to federal prison for a bank robbery?

It would be very unusual if they did not. Bank robbery is both a federal and a state crime and may be prosecuted by either or both.


What federal prison was Griselda Blanco incarcerated in?

Dublin Federal Prison


What type of jurisdiction indicates that only federal court can hear and decide federal cases?

AnswerThere's no specific term for it, but you might say "Federal courts have sole jurisdiction on this issue." Fed courts commonly have jurisdiction for maritime issues, bankruptcy, immigration, among a few other areas.AnswerYou may be referring to federal question jurisdiction. Questions involving the US Constitution, federal laws, or treaties are the exclusive province of the federal court system.


Does trial court have an appelate jurisdiction concurrent jurisdiction original jurisdiction or federal juridiction?

Original jurisdiction


When was Federal Prison Industries created?

Federal Prison Industries was created in 1934.


How do federal district courts and federal appeals courts?

Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.


How do federal courts district court and federal appeals court?

Federal district courts have jurisdiction over trials. Federal appeals courts have jurisdiction over appeals from the federal district courts.


Which cases do federal district not try?

Cases have to involve a federal law,( Federal Question jurisdiction) or be between residents of different states (Diversity jurisdiction)