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Law
Criminal Jurisdiction of Texas Courts
Question | Answer |
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Municipal Courts | Only hears Class C Misdemeanors which are violation of city law. (NOTHING CIVIL) |
Justice of Peace | Does hear Criminal Matters. They also hear Class C Misdemeanors which also is Violation of State Laws. |
County Courts | County Courts have the Power to hear Class A & Class B Misdemeanor Class A: 1yr of Jail time Class B: 6 months of Jail time. |
County Court at Law | Comes from the Legislature. It has whatever power "The Legislature Gives Them". |
District Court | Hears only Felony for which you can be fined or go to prison. District Court has been given power to hear 1 Misdemeanor. Ex. Only Official Misconduct. |
Texas Court of Appeal | Can hear any Criminal Appeal they wish, from a County Court or District Court. They CANNOT hear Death Appeal. |
Texas Court of Criminal Appeal | Can hear any Criminal Appeal they wish, and Death appeal |
Texas Court Of Criminal Appeal | Is the last Court in Texas to hear Criminal Matters. |
Texas Supreme Court | Hears Nothing Criminal. |