Felony cases are processed and offenders are sentenced in the courts of _____ jurisdiction.

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Felony cases are heard in the courts of general jurisdiction, which have the authority to handle both felony and misdemeanor cases. Limited jurisdiction courts only handle misdemeanor cases, and specific jurisdiction courts only have authority over certain types of cases (such as family law or probate). A court of "felony jurisdiction" is not a commonly used term.

Felony Cases Are Processed and Offenders Are Sentenced in the Courts