The principal trial court of the state; a court of unlimited monetary and subject matter jurisdiction, and an appeal court for decisions of municipal courts and small claims courts. Back to the Top
the court of original or trial jurisdiction for felony cases and all juvenile hearings. Also, the first court of appeal for municipal or justice court cases.
A state trial court, usually distinguished from various inferior courts, such as traffic courts or small claims courts.
Court of general jurisdiction located in each of Washington's 39 counties. Has full jurisdiction to execute an Order for Protection including determining child custody and visitation and excluding Respondent from a shared residence. (RCW 26.50.020(2))
The trial court of general jurisdiction in each county of the State of California. This court hears all adoption, conciliation, family law, juvenile, criminal, civil, and probate matters.
The court that handles divorce, custody and support cases, except in Rockingham and Grafton counties. These two counties have Family Courts.
the Delaware court which has exclusive jurisdiction over felonies and almost all drug offenses. In civil matters, the Court's authority to award damages is not subject to a monetary maximum.
any court that has jurisdiction above an inferior court
a court with jurisdiction over large civil cases or serious criminal offenses
a higher court of record or general jurisdiction comprising the higher grades of judges
a trial court in which a judge or jury decides cases California Coastal Conservancy Central Coast
See s2 of the Criminal Code. In British Columbia, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.
Court of general jurisdiction over claims exceeding $300.00 and cases involving probate, family law, real estate and criminal felonies. Also has jurisdiction over appeals from District Court.
where most felony cases are heard concerning violation of state statutes.
a court to which cases with unsatisfactory results in the eyes of either party was referred for another judgment.
A county level court in which felony cases are tried.
a trial court presided over by a Superior Court Judge in which all felony cases are held, all civil cases in which over $10,000 is in dispute, and in which appeals are heard from Municipal or Justice Court
The court of general and limited jurisdiction in each county of the State of California. Superior Courts sit as probate court, juvenile court, family law court, and conciliation court. Superior Courts have trial jurisdiction over all felony cases, and all civil matters and also act as appellate courts by reviewing decisions of limited jurisdictional matters.
The highest rial court in may states.
The main county trial court in many states, mostly in the west. See state court.
In common law systems, a superior court is a court of general competence which typically has unlimited jurisdiction with regard to civil and criminal legal cases. A superior court is "superior" relative to a court with limited jurisdiction (see lower court), which is restricted to civil cases involving monetary amounts with a specific limit, or criminal cases involving offenses of a less serious nature. A superior court may hear appeals from lower courts (see court of appeal).