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The United States District Courts Are The Trial Courts Of The Federal Court System
Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution the district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters. There are 94 federal judicial districts, including at least one district in each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Each district includes a United States bankruptcy court as a unit of the district court. Three territories of the United States the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have district courts that hear federal cases, including bankruptcy cases. There are two special trial courts that have nationwide jurisdiction over certain types of cases. The Court of International Trade addresses cases involving international trade and customs issues.
The United States Court of Federal
Claims has jurisdiction over most claims for money damages against the United States, disputes over federal contracts, unlawful “takings” of private property by the federal government, and a variety of other claims against the United States.
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Definition:
An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to pass on records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.
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The list or lists from which people are selected to receive a jury summons. Potential jurors are chosen at random from the voter registration list and the Department of Motor Vehicles' lists of drivers.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
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In a criminal case, the accused's guilt must be established "beyond a reasonable doubt." Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is proof that leaves you with an abiding conviction that the charge is true.
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