Court System
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angbonilla on January 11, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Justice Of The peace Courts | Misdemeanor punishable by a fine and no jail. Handle Lawsuits Of Damage no more than 5000, conduct weddings. |
| Municipal Courts | Misdemeanor or punishable by a fine and no jail time. Handle civil cases that involves dangerous dogs. |
| County Courts | Hear Criminal cases of 500 or more from one year jail time appeals from JP&MC. Handles Wills and estates. |
| Districts Courts | Hears Felonies. Hears Divorce and child custody. Involves damages over $200 |
| Courts Of Appeals | Hear all civil cases and criminal cases that are appeals from district of county courts. |
| The Supreme Court Of Texas | Hears all civil appeals from courts of appeals. |
| Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals | Handles all criminal cases that have been appealed from the court a appeals for all death cases. |
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