State trial courts
Over what matters do state trial courts have jurisdiction over?
Criminal and civil matters
Who is it reviewed by?
A panel of judges
What do state supreme courts do?
Issue the final decision on matters of law appealed to them.
What are Associate circuit courts or county courts?
Layer of court below their main courts of general original jurisdiction.
What does a court of record do?
Keeps an exact amount of what goes on at trial.
How many judges does panel of judges have?
three or less
What kind of jurisdiction does state supreme court have?
They have jurisdiction over most state impeachment cases.
What are municipal courts?
City courts that administer their ordinances
What court can state trial courts review the decisions of?
small claims courts
Is the state court of appeals similar to federal courts of appeals?
The procedures are very similar to each other.
What small claims courts.
Courts that handle disputes in which small amounts usually $2,500 or less are involved.
What are other names for state trail courts?
superior courts, district courts or courts of common
What can the state court of appeals do with the decision of lower court?
They can affirm, reverse, amend, or remand. They can also do all these together.
What are juvenile courts?
It is a criminal court for underage people.
How do state trial courts make determinations of facts in cases?
By using jury
What do the judges at the appellate level do?
Check to be sure that the lower court used the correct laws to conduct a case.
What are probate courts?
Courts that administer wills and estates to accomplish.