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Courts CE9a

The student will apply social science skills to understand the judicial systems

TermDefinition
Jurisdiction The authority to hear a case and the power to make legal decisions.
Original Jurisdiction The authority to hear a case first.
Appellate Jurisdiction Authority to review a decision of a lower court.
Felony A serious crime usually resulting in prison time.
Misdemeanor A less serious offense usually resulting in a fine or time in a local jail.
Three Types of United States Federal Courts The Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Court.
Four Types of Virginia Courts The Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, General District Court
U.S. Supreme Court Justices, no jury; appellate jurisdiction; limited original jurisdiction.
U.S. Court of Appeals Judges, no jury; appellate jurisdiction.
U.S. District Court Judge, with or without jury; original jurisdiction.
Virginia Supreme Court Justices, no jury; appellate jurisdiction in Virginia; limited original jurisdiction.
Court of Appeals of Virginia Judges, no jury; appellate jurisdiction to review decisions of Virginia Circuit Courts
Circuit Court Judge, with or without jury; original jurisdiction for felony criminal cases and for certain civil cases; appellate jurisdiction from district courts.
General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (JDRC) Judge, no jury; original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases generally involving lower dollar amounts and original jurisdiction in juvenile and family cases.
Federal Courts Have jurisdiction over federal laws.
State Courts Have jurisdiction over state laws.
The Judicial Branch Interprets and enforces the law.
Created by: Mr. Tucker
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