Circuit courts have countywide jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, and some appeals. Cases can be transferred to a court of appeals. Justice of the peace courts had civil and criminal jurisdiction. They were superseded by the circuit and county courts or by municipal courts and judges.
Municipal courts have citywide jurisdiction over misdemeanors and ordinance violations.
The Supreme court serves as the statewide appellate court. County courts have countywide jurisdiction concurrently with circuit courts for criminal and civil cases, and exclusive jurisdiction for probates, juvenile matters, dependency, and neglect matters. Some Graphics By Carol, All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. George Ferguson, President.