Navigating Georgia's Judicial Branch and Court System

The video tutorial explains the judicial branch's role in resolving conflicts, focusing on Georgia's court system. It covers trial level courts, including superior, state, juvenile, probate, and magistrate courts, each with specific jurisdictions. The video also discusses appellate courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court, highlighting their functions and the types of cases they handle. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the judicial system in interpreting and applying laws to settle disputes.

What is the primary role of the judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To amend the constitution

• To interpret and apply the law

• To create laws

Which court is the most common trial court in Georgia?

• Superior Court

• Juvenile Court

• State Court

• Magistrate Court

What is the main function of appellate courts?

• To issue arrest warrants

• To hear appeals from lower courts

• To administer oaths of office

• To conduct trials

How many judges are there in the Georgia Court of Appeals?

• 12

• 9

• 15

• 7

Which type of cases does the Superior Court have exclusive jurisdiction over?

• Misdemeanors

• Traffic offenses

• Divorces and felonies

• Small claims

What is the jurisdiction of state courts in Georgia?

• Probate matters

• Juvenile cases

• Misdemeanors and civil cases

• Felonies

What type of cases do juvenile courts in Georgia handle?

• Divorce cases

• Traffic violations

• Cases involving youths under 17

• Land disputes

What is the primary function of probate courts in Georgia?

• To handle criminal cases

• To oversee election ballots and wills

• To issue search warrants

• To conduct trials

What is the role of magistrate courts in Georgia?

• To review civil claims under $15,000

• To handle cases involving large sums of money

• To conduct felony trials

• To oversee juvenile cases

What is the highest court in Georgia?

• State Court

• Superior Court

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals