Melissa Hinton

CJUS 2050
4.1 Forum

Identify the types of civil and criminal cases filed in trial courts of general jurisdiction
1. Criminal cases in trial courts of general jurisdiction
a. Street crimes
i. Simple possession of drugs
b. Burglary
c. Theft
d. Rape
e. Murder
2. Civil cases in trial courts of general jurisdiction
a. Domestic relations
i. Family law; divorce, custody, child support, alimony
b. Estate Probate law
i. Wills; division of assets, inheritance of property
c. Personal injury
i. Tort; motor vehicle accidents, physical injuries, wrongful death
d. Contracts
i. Violation of property rights; tenant agreements, leases, etc.
ii. Commercial; debt collection