State Courts Flashcards
What are trial courts of GENERAL JURISDICTION?
Hear all other types of cases within jurisdictional area
What are trial courts of LIMITED JURISDICTION?
Restricted to limited category
Are Trial courts of Limited jurisdiction courts of record?
NO
Are Trial courts of Limited Jurisdiction standard for every state?
NO
What is the purpose of Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction?
Ability to hear wider case load
Handles appeals from lower courts
What is the Intermediate Court of Appeals?
State court existing in 39 states.
Must hear ALL PROPERLY FILED APPEALS
3 judge panel
What is a Court of Last Resort?
State Supreme Court
MOST cases heard EN BANC
Very Limited ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
When would a Court of Last Resort have original jurisdiction?
If state has NO Intermediate Court
What are Magistrates/Justices of Peace?
Originally established for rural areas
Judicial OFFICIALS. NO LAW DEGREE
What is the civil role of Magistrates/Justices of Peace?
Small claims, evictions, marriages
What is the Criminal role of Magistrates/Justices of the Peace?
issue warrants, initial appearances, set release conditions, set bonds
What are Juvenile Courts?
Intervene and prevent juveniles from entering criminal justice system
Are juvenile courts civil courts?
YES
When was the Juvenile court system created?
During Progressive Movement
Are juvenile trials closed?
YES
