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- DictionarySu·pe·ri·or court/səˈpirēər ˌkôrt/
noun
- 1. (in many states of the US) a court of appeals or a court of general jurisdiction.
- 2. a court with general jurisdiction over other courts; a higher court.
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In a number of jurisdictions in the United States, the Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction with power to hear and decide any civil or criminal action which is not specially designated to be heard in some other courts.
Apr 16, 2018 · Superior court is the name given to the trial courts in many states, including California, Arizona, Connecticut and Alaska, but other states use the term for appellate courts.
Superior courts are typically the courts of general jurisdiction, meaning they have the authority to hear and decide on a broad range of legal issues. They are often the first level of court where cases are filed and heard, and they play a crucial role in the judicial system.
The meaning of SUPERIOR COURT is a court of general jurisdiction intermediate between the inferior courts (such as a justice of the peace court) and the higher appellate courts.
Superior court most commonly refers to the trial-level courts of many states such as California, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. The name is often confused because usually there are courts above the superior courts even though they have “superior” in the title.
Online access to the case management system for the Supreme Court of Virginia. Cases may be searched using name or case number. Court of Appeals of Virginia Case Information
In Loudoun County, cases are heard by the Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Learn more about the Virginia Judicial System.
