Virginia Court System Functions and Jurisdictions

The video provides an overview of Virginia's court system, comparing it to the US court system. It details the roles and jurisdictions of the Virginia Supreme Court, appellate court, circuit court, and district court. The Virginia Supreme Court is similar to the US Supreme Court, with appellate and limited original jurisdiction. The appellate court handles appeals from the circuit court. The circuit court deals with felonies and high-dollar civil cases, and is the only court with a jury. The district court handles misdemeanors and low-dollar civil cases. The magistrate issues warrants and sets bail.

What is the primary difference between the Virginia court system and the US court system?

• Virginia has more courts than the US system.

• Virginia's courts do not handle civil cases.

• Virginia's district court is split into two parts.

• Virginia does not have a Supreme Court.

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?

• Only original jurisdiction

• Only appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

• Appellate and limited original jurisdiction

Can decisions from the Virginia Supreme Court be appealed?

• Yes, to the US Supreme Court if US rights are involved

• No, it is the final court of appeal

• Yes, to the Circuit Court

• Yes, to the Virginia Appellate Court

What is the jurisdiction of the Virginia Appellate Court?

• Original jurisdiction over civil cases

• Appellate jurisdiction from the Circuit Court

• Appellate jurisdiction from the District Court

• No jurisdiction

Which court in Virginia has a jury?

• District Court

• Appellate Court

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

What types of cases does the Circuit Court have original jurisdiction over?

• Juvenile cases

• Felony criminal cases and high-dollar civil cases

• Traffic violations

• Misdemeanor criminal cases

What is the role of the District Court in Virginia?

• Handles felony criminal cases

• Handles misdemeanor criminal cases and low-dollar civil cases

• Handles appeals from the Supreme Court

• Handles international cases

What is the function of a magistrate in Virginia?

• To make final legal decisions

• To preside over jury trials

• To issue search and arrest warrants, subpoenas, and set bail

• To handle civil cases

Where can a decision from the District Court be appealed?

• To the Magistrate

• To the Appellate Court

• To the Circuit Court

• To the Supreme Court

What type of cases does the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court handle?

• High-dollar civil cases

• Felony criminal cases

• Juvenile and family cases

• Traffic violations