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State courts are divided into trial courts, such as Circuit or District Courts, and appellate courts, such as Supreme Courts. District Courts handle civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases.
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County Courts handle civil cases under $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints, protection orders, and small claims
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, while Water Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases relating to the determination of water rights, use and administration of water, and all other water matters.
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The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the American judicial system, and has the power to decide appeals on all cases brought in federal court or those brought in state court but dealing with federal law.
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The Colorado Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Colorado's state court system, hearing appeals from the Court of Appeals. District Courts handle civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. County Courts handle civil cases under $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints, protection orders, and small claims, while Water Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases relating to the determination of water rights, use and administration of water, and all other water matters.
Colorado Judicial Branch - Courts
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However, a district court or trial court decision would not bind higher courts . A decision by a state ’s highest court is binding on all appeals courts and trial courts in…
WHICH COURT IS BINDING? - Georgetown University
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• A District Court is generally a court of first instance in that legal actions or lawsuits are commenced in such a court . • In contrast, a Superior Court typically…
Difference Between District and Superior Court
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