Nick Melendez & Johanna Redick
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A typical state court system resembles the
federal system.
Legislature makes the laws.
Executive branch enforces those laws.
A typical states judicial system is divided into 3
tiers.
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Most states have trial courts which have
jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters.
A court of record keeps an exact account of
what goes on at trial.
The accuracy of this record is vital because
appeals depend on it.
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An appeal is when someone asks the court to
review a previous case.
There is a panel of judges that decides if the
first court made the right decision.
No new evidence can be submitted at this time.
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Only the most complex legal issues are brought
in front of the state supreme court.
Consists of a panel of 3 or more justices.
The decision these courts make is final and
cannot be appealed.
Has original jurisdiction over most
impeachment cases.