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Courts and the Judicial System

Jurisdiction. You must understand jurisdictionThe authority of a court to hear and decide cases within an area of law or geographical territory.All jurisdiction is limitedExamples:Local courts: jurisdiction over localities (counties/towns, ex: Roanoke County)State trial courts: jurisdiction over certain crimes in certain areas of the state (regional, ex: Southwest VA)State Supreme Court: jurisdiction over entire state (ex: Virginia)US Supreme Court: - jurisdiction over the entire country1139

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Courts and the Judicial System

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