What does the Virginia Supreme Court do?
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What does the Virginia Supreme Court do?
The Supreme Court of Virginia is the highest court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It primarily hears direct appeals in civil cases from the trial-level city and county circuit courts, as well as the criminal law, family law and administrative law cases that are initially appealed to the Court of Appeals of Virginia.
How many federal district courts are in Virginia?
two federal district courts
Are there any federal appellate courts located in West Virginia?
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is one of twelve regional appellate courts within the federal judicial system. The court hears appeals from the nine federal district courts in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and from federal administrative agencies.
Which Virginia court has only appellate jurisdiction?
the Supreme Court of Virginia
Which court has the final say in state cases?
The Supreme Court
Do federal judges have to be lawyers?
Federal judges include Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges. These are all nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. They are all appointed for a life term. A federal judge is not even required to possess a law degree!
Why do federal judges have lifetime appointments?
Some judges and members of upper chambers (e.g., senators for life) have life tenure. The primary goal of life tenure is to insulate the officeholder from external pressures. United States federal judges have life tenure once appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
What are the consequences of life tenure for federal judges?
At present, life tenure provides that federal judges may serve in their offices during good behavior without limit. Good behavior would most certainly be violated by an offense while in office that results in impeachment from office.
