Dual Court System Analysis

The Read section of Unit #4 consisted with detailed information on the dynamics of the dual court systems, in addition to the process and the history of the death penalty. I was interesting to learn the history of the court system in the United States, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the different levels the Justice System. I look forward to discussing the different jurisdictions and how they play a vital role in our Criminal Justice system.

“Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide court cases, as well as set by law and is limited by territory and type of case.” ( Bohm, Haley, 2012, p. 274.). Original and appellate jurisdictions are both important issues because it gives the court in that …show more content…
constitution and the state laws. The State courts will hear misdemeanors and felonies crimes, although the nature or type of crime can dictate if the case his heard in State or Federal court. The original jurisdiction in the “Federal Court system that hears federal crimes and civil law and are first adjudicated is the U.S District courts.”(Bohm, Haley, 2012, p.274.). I have only been apart of one federal court proceeding, and I’m grateful that the proceedings had nothing to do with me.” The U.S Supreme court also has original jurisdiction, although Article III of the Constitution limits it to cases involving foreign government representatives, and certain cases in which the State is a party.” (Bohm, Haley, 2012, p.279,).”

The appellate jurisdiction in the Circuit Courts is reviewed by the Supreme Court, also called the the “Appellate Court of last resort.” ( Bohm, Haley, 2012, p.274.). The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “ have only appellate jurisdiction over and review cases for errors in the law. “ (Bohm, Haley, 2012, p.276.). The Circuit Court of Appeals hears cases from numerous types of …show more content…
General jurisdictions can preside over any type of cases brought before the court, furthermore the Special jurisdictions are limited to cases they can hear. I will attempt to give examples from the county I presently work in. The Circuit Courts in Williamson County is the general jurisdiction that has the authority to hear any type of case brought before them. And the federal special jurisdiction would be the U.S Tax Court, and the U.S Bankruptcy

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