Judicial Branch in the state of Georgia

What are trial courts in the state of Georgia? How many are there?

• District Courts, 30
• Municipal Courts, 15
• Circuit Courts, 20
• Superior Courts, 49

What is the primary function of the Superior Courts in Georgia?

• Handling misdemeanor cases

• Reviewing appeals from lower courts

• Handling felony cases, divorce, and land disputes

• Issuing municipal ordinances

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court of Georgia?

• 7 justices

• 9 justices

• 11 justices

• 13 justices

How many courts are there in the state of Georgia and what does each handle?

• There are 5 courts in the state of Georgia: Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, State Court, and Superior Court.
• There are 3 courts in Georgia: Traffic Court, Small Claims Court, and Divorce Court.
• Georgia has 7 courts: Family Court, Civil Court, and Criminal Court among others.
• In Georgia, there are 4 courts: Municipal Court, Traffic Court, and Appeals Court.

In what courts are judges elected in the state of Georgia?

• Probate, Court of Appeals, Superior Courts and State Courts

• Appellate Courts and Federal Courts
• Juvenile Courts and Municipal Courts
• Magistrate Courts, supreme Court and Probate Courts

What is the role of the Court of Appeals in Georgia?

• To handle initial trials for criminal and civil cases

• To review decisions made by lower courts and ensure the law was applied correctly

• To oversee cases involving state law violations exclusively

• To conduct trials for traffic violations and misdemeanors

Which court in Georgia has exclusive jurisdiction over wills, estates, and matters of probate?

• Superior Court

• State Court

• Probate Court

• Juvenile Court

What are the two main things courts in the state of Georgia are responsible to do?

• Issuing fines, conducting criminal investigations
• Interpreting the law

• Administer justice

• Interpreting and applying the law, and administering justice

What is the main difference between civil and criminal laws?

• Civil laws are enforced by the federal government, while criminal laws are enforced by state governments.
• Civil laws deal with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal laws involve actions beneficial to society.
• Civil laws involve actions harmful to society, while criminal laws deal with disputes between individuals or organizations.
• Civil laws deal with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal laws involve actions harmful to society.

How is criminal law broken down?

• Guilty and not guilty
• Misdemeanors, capital crimes and felonies

• Infractions and violations
• Civil and criminal