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Topic: Federal/State Jurisdiction
The United States of America is home to 2 distinct judicial systems?State and Federal. While appearing to be consistent across the nation, there is a great deal of diversity within each system. Likewise, Exodus 18 describes the appointment of leaders at different levels to resolve the disputes of God?s people.
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?Compare the federal court system to the court system in your particular state..
?Identify the location of the courthouse closest to where you live and the name of a current judge at each court level?lower, trial, appellate..
?Finally, describe how your state has followed the biblical model of creating levels of courts to address the demands of its citizens..
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If you were considering buying a new phone or new car, you would look at pictures, read the reviews, scan the manufacturer?s websites, and look at one in the store/showroom. If a friend asked your opinion, you would not print off a web page or car brochure and hand it to them because they are asking for your thoughts. So, do not cut and paste large sections of the court?s websites. Instead, develop a method to do the comparison that will work for both the thread and the reply. Then, submit posts that demonstrate your understanding of how the court systems are designed, why they differ, the unique qualities of yours versus mine, and how are the citizens of your state served by this type of structure.
I live in the state of Alaska. Fairbanks
The nature of the crimes brought to the Federal court differs from those appearing in state judiciaries. State courts handle primarily street crimes that require immediate action such as burglary, armed robbery, and murder. By contrast, with the exception of drug-related offenses, federal crimes concern immigration offenses, fraud cases, firearms violations, and money laundering. (Fradella & Neubauer, 2014)
I currently live in Fort Wainwright, AK and the nearest courthouse is 101 Lacy Street, Fairbanks Ak, 99581. Alaska has a unified, centrally administered court system, totally funded by the state. Municipal governments do not maintain separate court systems. There are four levels of courts in the Alaska Court System, each with different powers, duties and responsibilities. The Superior Court and District Court are trial courts, which initially hear and decide court cases. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are appellate courts, which review and decide appeals from decisions made by the trial courts.
Just a start and a little info
Alaska Website
http://www.courts.alaska.gov/ctinfo.htm#supreme
THIS ONLY HAS TO BE 300 WORDS NOT 2 PAGES
