Judge Brown has been a superior court judge for the past seven years. He was the first one in his family to graduate college. He is running for reelection without his political affiliation being identified. Even though he loves his job, he would love to have more time in the courtroom instead of organizing schedules and budgets. Instead of trying cases, he feels that he just works out agreements with the defense and the prosecution. The way he sees it, at least a guilty plea acknowledges he is putting defendants away. Judge Brown is a judge in superior court. He hears only cases that deal with felonies; therefore, he works in a trial court of ________ jurisdiction.

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Judge Brown has been a superior court judge for the past seven years.  He was the first one in his family to graduate college. He is running for reelection without his political affiliation being identified.  Even though he loves his job, he would love to have more time in the courtroom instead of organizing schedules and budgets.  Instead of trying cases, he feels that he just works out agreements with the defense and the prosecution.  The way he sees it, at least a guilty plea acknowledges he is putting defendants away. Judge Brown is a judge in superior court.  He hears only cases that deal with felonies; therefore, he works in a trial court of ________  jurisdiction.

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Superior courts typically have general jurisdiction, meaning they can hear a wide range of cases, including felonies.

Judge Brown Has Been a Superior Court Judge for the Past