Lower Courts

Nov 09, 2023

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Explore the role and responsibilities of lower courts in handling non-felony criminal cases, misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic offenses. Learn about the concerns associated with lower courts, including their comparison with justice of the peace courts and municipal courts.

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Lower Courts Chapter Eighteen
Scope of Lower Courts • Trial courts of Limited Jurisdiction.
Non-Felony Criminal Cases • Misdemeanor: • Ordinance violation: • Traffic offenses:
Concerns about Lower Courts
Justice of the Peace: Municipal Courts: Justice of the Peace Courts v. Municipal Courts

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