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How was the court system established?

Article 5 (Judiciary System)

What is Appeallate Jurisdiction?

They can only take a case if it has been appealed to them

What jurisdiction does the District Courts have?

Original Jurisdiction

What type of jurisdiction does the Court of Appellate have?

Concurrent jurisdiction over civil and criminal courts

How old must the judges of the Court of Appellate have to be?

35 but no older than 74; liscensed attorney w/ at least 10 yrs experience

What term do judges in the Court of Appellate serve?

6 years w/ $137,000/yr as their salary

How many justices does the TX Supreme Court & TX Criminal Court of Appeal have?

9 after a statewide election

What's the salary for the TX Supreme Court & the TX Criminal Court of Appellate?

$152,000 after a statewide election

What are some qualifications of the judges from the County Court?

Must be informed about the Texas Law, with no law degree required

What are some qualifications of the judges for the Probate County Court?

Salary varies up to $50,000/yr ; election is county wide, must be at least 25 & be a liscensed attorney w/ 4 yrs experience and have a 2 yr residency in that county

What are some qualifications of the judges from the District Court?

Must be 25 but no older than 74 w/ 4 yrs experience. Be a liscensed attorney & have a 2 yr residency in that county. Serve 4 years in office making $125,000/yr after a district wide election

What is the job of the district court?

Have jurisdiction of over both criminal & civil cases most of the time. Few district courts have criminal criminal jurisdiction, but each court can have jurisdiction over more than one county

What are some qualifications of the judges from the Court of Appeallate?

14 courts total, each has a chief of justice. Be at least 35 years of age no older than 74. Liscensed attorney w/ 10 yrs experience. Serves 6 yr term making $137,000/ yr after a district wide election

What is the job of the Court of Appeallates?

Has concurrent jurisdiction over civil & criminal cases. No jurisdiction over DNA forensic testing

What are some qualifications of the TX Supreme Court & the Tx Criminal Court of Appeals?

They have 9 justices. Make $152,000/yr after a statewide election

What political party did most justices belong to?

Republican

What does the Tx Supreme Court & Tx Criminal Court of Appeal do for the U.S. Constitution?

Interpret the Texas Constitution for judges as needed

Where else can cases be appealed to?

A federal court

What are the procedures that are to be taken before you file a claim called?

Procedural Laws

What are the procedures that are to be taken after you file a claim called?

Substantavist Laws

What is the Texas Rule of Sued Procedures?

The defendant must be aware they are being sued by being served papers. The defendant must respond within 10 days.

What is Illegal Service for people pertain to?

6th amendment. It also provides attorneys to those who can't afford it

Who is the person that files a claim, or complaint?

The plaintiff

Who is the person being sued?

The defendant

In a criminal case who is the plaintiff?

The government

What is jurisdiction?

The authority given to the court to preside over a case

What is the amount of money the JP Court has jurisdiction over?

$0.01 - $10k

What is the amount of money the County Court has jurisdiction over?

$0.01 - $100k

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

When you're sharing civil and criminal jurisdiction

What categories are felonies divided into?

3 categories, which are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree felonies

What categories are misdemeanors divided into?

A, B, and C categories

What is subject matter jurisdiction?

Court has to have the authority to hear a case on that particular subject

What is Personal jurisdiction?

No courts in Texas have this jurisdiction if the defendant lives in another state or is not affiliated with Texas

What does a court have to have before they can take a case?

Subject matter and personal jurisdiction

What is a venue?

A Proper place in the area the cause of action happened

What does standing mean?

Whoever is involved in the incident and suffered damages

What does RIP mean?

The case isn't ready to be taken to court

What does Moot mean?

The case is over, because you've already gotten what you wanted

What types do we have here in Texas?

Federal and State government in Texas

Who establishes the state governments?

Local government

How many local governments have we had in Texas since 2007?

4,835

How many general purpose governments do we have in Texas?

1,462 which includes 254 county governments; 1,209 municipal governments; 3,373 special districts that provide help, water, and police services

How many municipal governments do we have?

1,209

How many special district governments do we have ?

3,373

How many municipal governments do we have?

1,209