This court reviews decisions of lower courts to determine if an error of law was made during trial

A verbatim record (word for word) of what went on at trial

The power to hear the case in full for the first time

This trial court hears cases involving minor criminal offenses, small claims ($15,000 or less), and violations of county ordinances.

This trial court hears cases involving felonies, divorce proceedings, and juveniles who commit serious offenses.

This trial court hears misdemeanor violations, felony preliminary hearings, state traffic offenses and civil cases.

This trial court hears traffic violations within city limits, violation of city ordinances, issuance of criminal warrants, and preliminary hearings.

This trial court issues hears cases involving wills, administration of estates, and issue marriage and firearm licenses.

This trial court hears cases involving juveniles under 17, and deprived, and unruly juveniles under the age of 18.

I act on behalf of the county or state in prosecuting those believed to have broken the law. Which member of the court AM I?

I provide security for courthouse and maintain order in the courtroom. Which member of the court AM I?

I preside over cases and makes rulings based on evidence presented; in some cases decides the verdict. Which member of the court AM I?

I am a citizen that is called upon to serve on juries in both criminal and civil trials. My responsibility is to listen to testimony and arguments made by each side in a case. Which member of the court AM I?

I represent the interest of the "accused wrongdoer." Which member of the court AM I?

I manage the business and daily operations of the court. Which member of the court AM I?

I record (transcribes) testimony at trials or in depositions. Which member of the court AM I?

A third party who tries to develop a non-binding solution acceptable to both parties in a dispute.

An independent third party who develops a binding and enforceable resolution to a dispute.

A governmental forum that administers justice under the law

I am the Chief Justice of the U.S Supreme Court. I was a Special Assistant to the Attorney General and Associate Counsel to President Reagan in 1982-1983. I was nominated to the Supreme Court by President George W. Bush in 2005. Who Am I?

I am a Associate Justice of the U.S Supreme Court. I was born in the state of Georgia and am the 2nd African American to ever serve on the highest court of the land. I was nominated by President Bush and took my seat on the court on October 23, 1991. Who Am I?

I am a Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. I was born in the Bronx, NY and I am the FIRST Hispanic person to ever serve on the U.S.S.C. I earned my law degree from Yale Law School and am a former DA for the New York County District Attorney's office. I was nominated by President Barack Obama. Who Am I?

There are a total of how many Supreme Court Justices? (including Chief Justice & Associate Justices)

Case Study: Jason is 15 years old and a 9th grader in school. He has a long record of criminal activity since the age of 9. One Friday afternoon, Jason and 2 of his friends skip school and break in a neighbors house to steal items of value. They did not know the neighbor was at home sleep and when they break in the home, the neighbor is awakened and confronts the boys, Jason reaches for a gun he has stolen and shoots and kill the homeowner. Which court will hear Jason's case?