Judicial Process Flashcards
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VERY MINOR TRAFFIC - no civil cases
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Municipal Court Responsibilities
2
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- Misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in the county jail.
- Civil cased and controversies where less than $15,000 at issue.
- Protection orders
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County Court Responsibilities
3
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- Criminal: ALL FELONIES
- Civil: ALL CASES OVER 15K
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District Court Responsibilities
4
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- Review all felony convictions where the defendant is sentenced to DOC
- Usually first court of appeals for decisions from district courts and state administrative agencies.
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CO Court of Appeals Responsibilities
5
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- Selects which cases to hear from Court of Appeals
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CO Supreme Court Responsibilities