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Definitions for "General jurisdiction"
Keywords:  criminal, jurisdiction, civil, hear, controversies
Related Terms: Superior court, Adjudicate, Final judgment, Decree, Certification, Original jurisdiction, Adjudge, Concurrent jurisdiction, Sub judice, Subpoena, Disposition, Writ of certiorari, Decision, Adjudication, Certiorari, Final decree, Remand, Magistrates' court, Affirmed, Interlocutory, District court, Mention, Precedent, Inferior court, Trial, Appellant, Supreme court, Holding, Adjudicatory hearing, Court clerk, Pre-trial, Interlocutory decree, High court, Civil court, Small claims court, Appellate jurisdiction, Municipal court, County court, Court, Order to show cause, Kangaroo court, Removal, Order, Proceeding, Judicial officer, Referee, Preliminary hearings, Venire, Appellate, Summary judgment
Courts of general jurisdiction have the authority to hear a wide range of cases, both civil and criminal.
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Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. Superior courts are courts of general jurisdiction.
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Jurisdiction which covers a wide range of controversies brought before a court. Compare limited jurisdiction.
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