Role and Functions of Law Paper

Shante’ Simms

ETH/321

May 11, 2015
University of Phoenix

Role and Functions of Law Paper

Federal courts and Florida state courts systems are similar in some ways, but also very different in many ways. Both systems function with specific process of order, and a chain of command to adhere to. Neither the Federal Court nor Florida Court has seniority over the Constitutional Laws that our Country has in place.
Federal Vs Florida The federal courts consist of a three part structure that combines the Supreme Courts, the Courts of Appeal, and the District Courts. The Supreme Court is the highest level court in the federal court system, with nine justices ("Florida Supreme Court ", n.d.). The Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction is limited over some cases, but appeals jurisdiction through certiorari process. The Courts of Appeal is considered the medium level courts in the federal system, including twelve regional circuit courts. The Courts of Appeal is specifically appellate court and does not have an original jurisdiction because of that. The District Courts are the lowest level courts in the federal system, combining a total of ninety four judicial districts over fifty states and territories. These lower level courts have no appellate jurisdiction, but have original jurisdiction over most cases. The Supreme Court is the highest level court for Florida as well, only containing seven justices. The Supreme Court is required by jurisdiction to review final orders resulting in death, some orders of the Public Service Commission on utility services, and district orders claiming a State Constitution or State statute not to be valid. The Second highest court is Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, which reviews most trial and court decisions that are appealed. The "Georgia Tech Center" (n.d.)