Virginia Judicial Branch Review

Which Article of the VA Constitution addresses the Judicial Branch:

• Article III

• Article IV

• Article V

• Article VI

What is considered the Top Court in the state of Virginia?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia General District Court

• Virginia Appellate Courts

• Virginia Juvenile Domestic Relations Court (JDR Courts)

Which TWO are Courts NOT of Record in Virginia?

• General District Court

• JDR Courts

• Appellate Courts

• Virginia Supreme Court

Which one is NOT a court of record in the State of Virginia?

• Circuit Courts

• VA Court of Appeals

• Virginia Supreme Court

• JDR (Juvenile Domestic Relations)

How long is the term of office for the Virginia Supreme Court?

• Life

• 13 Years

• 12 Years

• 6 Years

How does one become a judge in the state of Virginia?

• Appointed by the President

• Elected by citizens in their county

• General Assembly selects by majority vote in one house

• General Assembly selects by majority vote in BOTH houses/Chambers

What are courts NOT of Record?

• Describes courts that do not maintain written records of court proceedings

• Describes courts that maintain written records of court proceedings

What are Courts of Record?

• Describes courts that main a written record of what happens (e.g., has a court recorder)

• Describes courts that do not maintain a written record of what happens.

Which courts have LIMITED Jurisdiction (only some cases can be heard) in Virginia?

• General

• JDR

• Appeals

• Supreme Court

Number of Justices on the Virginia Supreme Court

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 9