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The United States Court System

U.S. District Courts. Courts of Original JurisdictionBoth Criminal and Civil CasesOne in every major city of the U.S.Cases are appealed to U.S. Courts of Appeal.. U.S. Courts of Appeal. One in each federal circuitAppellate jurisdiction only.Both civil and criminal appealsAppeals from these courts go to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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The United States Court System

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    1. The United States Court System 50 State Systems and 1 Federal System

    3. U.S. District Courts Courts of Original Jurisdiction Both Criminal and Civil Cases One in every major city of the U.S. Cases are appealed to U.S. Courts of Appeal.

    4. U.S. Courts of Appeal One in each federal circuit Appellate jurisdiction only. Both civil and criminal appeals Appeals from these courts go to the U.S. Supreme Court

    5. United States Supreme Court In Washington D.C. Primarily appellate jurisdiction 9 justices Hears both Criminal & Civil appeals Court of final appeal Discretionary Review

    6. Florida County & Circuit Courts Original Jurisdiction Both Criminal & Civil Cases 64 County Courts & 20 Circuit Courts Many subdivisions traffic, small claims, juvenile, etc. Decisions appealed to the District Court of Appeals

    7. Florida District Courts of Appeal Appellate jurisdiction only Hear both criminal and civil appeals 1 in each of 5 judicial circuits 3 justice panel Decisions appealed to the Florida Supreme Court

    8. Florida Supreme Court Final appellate jurisdiction for Florida Hears both criminal and civil appeals Reviews all death sentences Cases involving federal issues can be appealed directly to the U.S. Supreme Court

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