chap2

exam 1

22 cards·by ashantif

Jurisdiction

the keys to the courthouse doors

Original Jurisdiction

Courts that have the power to hear trials ( witnesses, juries, lawyers)

General Original Jurisdiction

these courts can hear a variety of different types of trials

Limited Original Jurisdiction

these courts can hear only certain types of trials based on their subject

Appellate Jurisdiction

Courts that can ONLY hear appeals (no witnesses, no juries, court reviews the proceeding below and determine if there was error)

Two Court Systems

State Court and Federal Court

The State Courts

Each State has its own system. Eac. are similar- original and appellate jurisdiction courts

Workhorse

General Original Jurisdiction- can hear trials of most any type of case. Courts are inundated with cases.

Legislature has attempted to reduce the workload of the Superior Court by creating inferior courts

Baby Brother Courts

Limited Jurisdiction

Only hear cases w. a value less than 15k. Jurisdiction Limited. "Small Claims Court"

Magistrate Court

Estates of Deceased Person. Jurisdiction Limited- Only hear cases: Wills and Trust / Guardianship

Probate Court

Small(er) criminal court. Only hear criminal cases that are misdemeanors.

State Court

Small(er) Criminal Court. Only hear criminal cases committed by Juveniles.

Juvenile Court

Appellate Courts: Issues of Fact

Cannot be appealed. Facts determined by Jury. Jury's determination is final

Appellate Courts: Issues of Law

Can be appealed. Judge ruling only. Error- Judge has erred in a decision

Appellate Courts: Georgia Court Of Appeals

If either side can point to a Judge's error then we can appeal to the GCOA. Located in ATL. 15 Judges. A panel of 3 are choose to review cas

GCOA pt2.

The panel reviews the ruling being appealed. No witnesses, No evide. Panel make decision (usually in writing)

Federal Courts: The Federal District Courts

Ea State has 1. Some states have several Division. Original Jurisdiction. Trials, Witnesses, Evidence, and Juries

Federal Courts: The Federal Appellate Courts

States are combined into Circuits. 11 different Circuit

GA and AL are in the 11th Circuit

True

The United State Supreme Court (SCOTUS)

Must have Cert to proceed to SCOTUS. Extremely Rare. 9 Justices appointed by the Pres.