1. VIRGINIA JUDICIAL SYSTEM
CIVICS
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MR. COLLINS & MRS. KOZLIK

2. VIRGINIA’S COURT SYSTEM
Virginia, just like the other 49 states, has its own court system whose organization and jurisdiction are derived from Virginia’ s constitution and state laws.
Magistrates set bail, issue search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and summons

3. VIRGINIA JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT
Has a judge; no jury
Handles juvenile and family cases

4. GENERAL DISTRICT COURT
Judge presides
Original jurisdiction of misdemeanors
Handles civil cases less than $2,000

5. CIRCUIT COURT Cases heard by judge and jury
Original jurisdiction of felony criminal cases and civil cases over $2,000
Appellate jurisdiction from district courts

6. COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA
Appellate jurisdiction from circuit courts

7. VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT
Court of final appeal
Limited original jurisdiction

8. ORGANIZATION OF VIRGINIA’S COURTS