What is the primary reason for having multiple courts in a county?

Understanding Texas Court Systems

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase the number of judges
To make the judicial process more efficient
To reduce the number of cases
To confuse the residents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What types of cases does the Justice of the Peace Court handle?
International law cases
Smaller criminal offenses and civil suits up to $10,000
Serious criminal cases
Environmental law cases
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which court is required by the Texas Constitution in every county?
District Court
Constitutional County Court
Probate Court
County Court at Law
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum dispute amount handled by the County Court at Law?
$50,000
$10,000
$100,000
$200,000
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of Probate Courts?
Criminal cases
Wills, estates, and guardianships
Traffic violations
Environmental issues
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which court in Texas can handle the widest variety of cases?
District Court
Constitutional County Court
Justice of the Peace Court
Probate Court
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a unique feature of the District Court?
It handles only civil cases
It can handle cases involving the death penalty
It is not present in every county
It only deals with family law
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