GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Appellate Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction
20 Oct 2016
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Election of judges brings the people but also interest groups into selection and retention of judges. Influence of money in campaigns raises questions about relationship of the rule of the law and nature of politics. Some courts have specialized jurisdiction where there are others who can handle a variety of cases. 456 district judges, 9 supreme court judges, 9 criminal of appeals judges, and 80 court of appeal judges. Partisan judicial elections make party affiliation and incumbency is an important factor to get reelected. Has jurisdiction over automatic appeals in death and penalty cases. Texas has 14 other appellate courts that hear appeals from trial courts. Hears initial appeal before it goes to the supreme or court of. Intermediate appellate jurisdiction in various regions of the state for civil, juvenile, and criminal cases. 80 judges who serve in the 14 courts. Major trial courts, each county has at least one district court.
