Court systems

The court system has a big role in the political process because they evaluate the issues that are brought to them and view them as terms of the legislation and the constitution. Furthermore, the court system is one of the largest in the nation with an estimate of at least two thousand judicial officers and employees. The court has at three levels which are superior courts, court of appeal and supreme court, they all have their own duties to uphold. Superior courts are the ones that take care of…

The court system in Ireland is fairly similar to that of the United States. The 1922 Constitution enabled new courts to be formed and the Courts of Justice Act in 1924 gave them legal basis (The Courts, 2016). Ireland’s current courts were set up by the Courts Act of 1961 and include “a court of final appeal (the Supreme Court), a Court of Appeal, and courts of first instance, which include a High Court with full jurisdiction in all criminal and civil matters, and courts of limited jurisdiction,…

The Georgia court system consists of a Municipal Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, State Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. The Municipal Court has three hundred and seventy courts with three hundred and fifty two active Judges. The Municipal Court handles traffic offenses, local ordinance violations, conduct preliminary hearings, issue warrants, and they may handle misdemeanor shoplifting and possession of marijuana cases. The Judges in the…

Federal Court system is primarily composed of three high power jurisdictions that operate much differently than that of the state courts. Federal Courts consist of federal district courts, United States courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court of the United States; however, these courts have limitations in cases that solely focus on the Constitution and federal law. Federal district courts are considered general trial courts that consist of over six hundred and seventy-five district court judges…

If you go out and about within our country and you ask people if they knew very much about the United States court system, they will most likely tell you that they do not know very much about the court system unless they have been involved with the court system whether it be federal or state level. Most people do not realize that the court systems have three levels within them or that there is certain situation that will allow you to get to one level or the other. There is a whole lot of…

The Highest Court and Final Court of Appeal in Canadian justice system build up the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court offers permission to over 40 litigants of appeal decisions annually that are rendered by the federal, provincial, and territorial appellate courts. The court gives the ultimate expression of the decision and application of the Canadian law. Besides, the lower courts abide by these decisions. The Supreme Court was created by an act of parliament in 1875. There are cases,…

INTRODUCTION This essay examines the Australian court hierarchy, and the extension power the High Court attains as it has the ability too overturn decisions made by the Supreme Court. As it is the final court of appeal therefore reintegrates the point that the power of appointment is held within the body of the High Court. As the Australian Federal system consists of national court and a court system for each individual state and the two territories. It will highlight the power comparison…

structure of the courts begins with trial courts which have original jurisdiction. Each of the 50 states has their own court system which is why a vast majority of cases begin in state courts although, most cases do not even make it to court at all. Most criminal and civil disputes are settled outside of court due to not enough time and resources for each case to be heard and resolved. Cases heard by state courts are most criminal, probate, contract, tort, and family law cases. In civil court…

Summary: The court system plays an important role in American society. The court system is able to give orders and dismantle laws that are deemed unconstitutional. The belief that courts have the function as policy makers is predominantly seen within the history of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is able to be involved in policy making by exercising judicial review. Through judicial review, courts are able to strike down on policies made by elected officials or legislatures. The Supreme…

new courts at different levels of jurisdiction; including trial, appellate, and supreme court levels. They assigned particular duties and responsibilities to each level of court, from regulating ordinances and city laws to handling minor disputes like property and divorce. One especially important model that was adapted for use in state courts was the New York State Field Code of 1848. This code clarified jurisdictional claims of different issues and gave specifics in the matter of court…