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It depends on what "district" courts you are referring to. Federal or State? There are no comparable courts within the federal system. State courts are structured along the same lines. The names may be different - some states may call them "Circuit Courts" or "Superior COurts," but they serve the same function.... they are the initial "court of original jurisdiction" in the state system.
That's very nice explanation above, but there is a similar court to District Courts. If State Courts are structured along the same line, then they should be structured with the same title; which they are. There is no "some states" when it comes to a court system. =3
Territorial Courts are similar to District Courts.
I quote the following paragraph!
"Congress has created a court system in the territories of the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. These territorial courts are roughly similar to district courts in function, operation and jurisdiction. They handle civil and criminal cases, along with constitutional cases..."
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo courts are similar to district courts. That is, each state has its own court system. Some states have lower courts called district courts, and some states have higher courts called district courts.
In the federal court system, the lowest court is the U. S. District Court.
Want's Publishing Company has a publication showing the breakdown of the court system in each state. Most law libraries have a copy of this publication that comes out annually.
From, Ana Elizabeth: I just finished a quiz on this exact question. And Territorial courts are similar in function, jurisdiction, and operation.
That's from US Government Democracy In Action book(pg.315)
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What is similar US district courts with US courts of appeals?
The question is somewhat unclear. The court system of the various US states are similar in makeup to that of the federal system. In the state court system Circuit Courts are equivelant to the US District Courts and the states also have an Appelate Branches as well.
Are the state courts set up and operated similar to the Federal courts?
no
What types of cases does the district court see?
STATE District Courts, hear ALL cases concerning violations of state law. FEDERAL District Courts hear all types of cases having to do with violation of federal law.
What are workhorses of the federal judiciary system?
The federal district courts. There is at least one in every state, and some populous states have more.
What kinds of Courts does Puerto Rico have?
federal, state, district and local
The original jurisdiction trial courts of the federal judicial system are called?
The federal courts with original jurisdiction over most federal question law suits, diversity of citizenship law suits, and federal criminal trials are the Federal District Courts. Each state has at least one federal district; however, many states have more than one district, depending on size.
What are the lowest courts in the us?
In the federal system, United States District Courts are the lowest level of courts. In the state systems, the names of the lowest level of courts vary by state (but they are usually called district or county courts).
What courts are similar to district courts in function, operation, and jurisdiction?
No courts are similar to district courts. That is, each state has its own court system. Some states have lower courts called district courts, and some states have higher courts called district courts. In the federal court system, the lowest court is the U. S. District Court. Want's Publishing Company has a publication showing the breakdown of the court system in each state. Most law libraries have a copy of this publication that comes out annually. I just finished a quiz on this exact question. And Territorial courts are similar in function, jurisdiction, and operation. That's from US Government Democracy In Action book(pg.315)
What court hears the majority of criminal cases in the United States?
The State Circuit Courts. In the federal system, the US District Courts.
What courts hears federal cases?
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
Is there a high court and district court in each state in America?
Yes and no. There is, necessarily, a high court in every state (e.g., the California Supreme Court). These courts hear appeals from the state trial courts, which are sometimes called "district courts" depending on the state (for example, in Washington state, the county district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over small claims and infractions). Usually, however, the term "district court" is used to mean the United States District Courts. The U.S. District Courts are federal courts (not state courts), and there is one in every state and territory, but that is a measure of jurisdiction only, and the state geographical boundaries are by no means necessary. The U.S. District Courts are the federal trial courts and cases are appealed to the U.S. Circuit Courts (U.S. Courts of Appeals) and the United States Supreme Court.
There are 91 federal district courts with?
with at least 1 court in each state
