- published: 21 Sep 2008
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In common law systems, a superior court is a court of general competence which typically has unlimited jurisdiction with regard to civil and criminal legal cases. A superior court is "superior" relative to a court with limited jurisdiction (see lower court), which is restricted to civil cases involving monetary amounts with a specific limit, or criminal cases involving offenses of a less serious nature. A superior court may hear appeals from lower courts (see court of appeal).
The term "superior court" has its origins in the English court system. The royal courts were the highest courts in the country, with what would now be termed supervisory jurisdiction over baronial and local courts. Decisions of those courts could be reviewed by the royal courts, as part of the Crown's role as the ultimate fountain of justice. The royal courts became known as the "superior courts", while lower courts whose decisions could be reviewed by the royal courts became known as "inferior courts". The decisions of the superior courts were not reviewable or appealable, unless an appeal was created by statute.
A court is a tribunal, often as governmental institution, with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in accordance with the rule of law. In both common law and civil law legal systems, courts are the central means for dispute resolution, and it is generally understood that all persons have an ability to bring their claims before a court. Similarly, the rights of those accused of a crime include the right to present a defense before a court.
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law is collectively known as the judiciary. The place where a court sits is known as a venue. The room where court proceedings occur is known as a courtroom, and the building as a courthouse; court facilities range from simple and very small facilities in rural communities to large buildings in cities.
The practical authority given to the court is known as its jurisdiction (Latin jus dicere) – the court's power to decide certain kinds of questions or petitions put to it. According to William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, a court is constituted by a minimum of three parties: the actor or plaintiff, who complains of an injury done; the reus or defendant, who is called upon to make satisfaction for it, and the judex or judicial power, which is to examine the truth of the fact, to determine the law arising upon that fact, and, if any injury appears to have been done, to ascertain and by its officers to apply a legal remedy. It is also usual in the superior courts to have barristers, and attorneys or counsel, as assistants, though, often, courts consist of additional barristers, bailiffs, reporters, and perhaps a jury.
The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights was originally proposed as a measure to assuage Anti-Federalist opposition to Constitutional ratification. Initially, the First Amendment applied only to laws enacted by the Congress, and many of its provisions were interpreted more narrowly than they are today. Beginning with Gitlow v. New York (1925), the Supreme Court applied the First Amendment to states—a process known as incorporation—through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Superior Court Episode #1058. Ralph Edwards Productions. My favorite because I was cast at "Sam Fox" the rape victim's husband (non-speaking role).
First Amendment Audit of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County at the Alhambra Courthouse. Sheriff's Security Officer grabs my wrist. Please consider supporting this channel https://www.gofundme.com/defending-our-constitutional-rights
Superior Court episode #1058. Ralph Edwards Productions.
Judge Clayton C. Thomas (Raymond St. Jacques) plugs his syndicated courtroom drama, only on Ch. 2!
Conducted a First Amendment Audit in support of Foxy and HDCW. Please like, comment and donate to keep this channel going. https://www.gofundme.com/defending-our-constitutional-rights
Hon. Leslie Landau is a superior court judge in Contra Costa County. As part of ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series, Leslie shares her passion and dedication to advancing women within law professions. Explore more career videos at http://connectedstudios.org/life_videos Subscribe to our channel on Facebook or Twitter! facebook.com/connectedstudios twitter.com/ce_studios
These security guards and officer are a perfect example of why we do this. They need to know the rights us citizens have. Defiantly loving the way HDCW puts them in their place. ... P.S. that paper he tried to give us is a court order from a judge stating we cant film (INSIDE) the court house.
One of the funniest momments in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Superior Court Episode #1058. Ralph Edwards Productions. My favorite because I was cast at "Sam Fox" the rape victim's husband (non-speaking role).
First Amendment Audit of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County at the Alhambra Courthouse. Sheriff's Security Officer grabs my wrist. Please consider supporting this channel https://www.gofundme.com/defending-our-constitutional-rights
Superior Court episode #1058. Ralph Edwards Productions.
Judge Clayton C. Thomas (Raymond St. Jacques) plugs his syndicated courtroom drama, only on Ch. 2!
Conducted a First Amendment Audit in support of Foxy and HDCW. Please like, comment and donate to keep this channel going. https://www.gofundme.com/defending-our-constitutional-rights
Hon. Leslie Landau is a superior court judge in Contra Costa County. As part of ConnectEd's "Day in the Life" series, Leslie shares her passion and dedication to advancing women within law professions. Explore more career videos at http://connectedstudios.org/life_videos Subscribe to our channel on Facebook or Twitter! facebook.com/connectedstudios twitter.com/ce_studios
These security guards and officer are a perfect example of why we do this. They need to know the rights us citizens have. Defiantly loving the way HDCW puts them in their place. ... P.S. that paper he tried to give us is a court order from a judge stating we cant film (INSIDE) the court house.
One of the funniest momments in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Sponsored by the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court & the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority.
Debate - Superior Court Judge & Sheriff 2016
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Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary will present about her life and her work
SB County Superior Court Pretrial Awareness Workshop January 26, 2017