Understanding the Florida Court System

The video explains the structure and function of the court system, focusing on Florida's courts. It covers trial courts, including county and circuit courts, and appellate courts, such as district courts and the Florida Supreme Court. The judicial branch's role in interpreting laws, protecting rights, and ensuring justice is highlighted. The video is provided by the Florida Bar's law-related Education Committee.

What is the primary role of the court system?

• To manage public utilities

• To create laws

• To serve real people with real problems

• To entertain people

How many state court judges are there nationwide?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

Which types of cases are heard in County Courts in Florida?

• Public utility cases

• Juvenile delinquency cases

• Traffic offenses and criminal misdemeanors

• Felonies and family law cases

What is the role of Circuit Courts in Florida?

• To handle traffic offenses

• To hear family law cases and felonies

• To manage public utilities

• To retry cases from County Courts

What do the District Courts of Appeal review?

• New evidence in cases

• Decisions of the trial courts

• Traffic offenses

• Public utility cases

How many justices are there in the Florida Supreme Court?

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

• Five

What types of cases does the Florida Supreme Court review?

• Civil disputes involving small amounts of money

• Death penalty cases and constitutional questions

• Traffic offenses

• Juvenile delinquency cases

What is one of the main functions of the judicial branch?

• To interpret and apply the law

• To entertain people

• To create laws

• To manage public utilities

Who plays a critical role in the court system?

• Judges and juries

• Public utility managers

• Entertainers

• Politicians

Where can you find more information about the Florida court system?

• Entertainment channels

• The Florida Bar law-related Education Committee

• The local library

• Public utility offices