How are the different judicial systems structured?
Most court systems are broken into three levels: • Level one is the Upper Court and is sometimes referred to as the circuit or superior court. Felony type cases are generally found at this level. • Level two is the Lower Court and is somtimes referred to as the general sessions or justice court. At this level, most serious misdemeanors and felonies pending arraignment are found. • The lowest level is the city or municipal court. At this level, misdemeanors, petty offenses and traffic offenses are found.
