Unit 5: Virginia State Court System

What type of cases involve state law?

• Criminal cases

• Federal cases

• International cases

• Corporate cases

What type of cases involve disputes between citizens of the same state?

• Civil cases

• Criminal cases

• Federal cases

• International cases

Which jurisdiction types are included in the cases heard by state courts?

• Criminal jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Orginial jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

What type of matters are included in the cases heard by state courts?

• Juvenile

• State vs state

• Domestic

• Universal

What type of cases does the General District Court have original jurisdiction over?

• Felony cases

• Misdemeanor cases

• Federal cases

• International cases

Fill in the blank: The General District Court handles civil cases of less than _______.

• $15,000

• $25,000

• $10,000

• $5,000

What type of jurisdiction does the Circuit Court have for felony criminal cases and civil cases over $15,000?

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• No Jurisdiction

The Circuit Court has appellate jurisdiction for cases from which court?

• General District Court.

• Supreme Court.

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.

• Court of Appeals.

What type of jurisdiction does the Court of Appeals of Virginia have?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• No Jurisdiction

What is the role of the Virginia Supreme Court in the state?

• Court of final appeal in Virginia

• Court of original jurisdiction

• Court of criminal cases

• Court of civil cases