With the exception of some juveniles, what is the primary trial court for hearing felony cases?

With the exception of some juveniles, what is the primary trial court for hearing felony cases?

• A. Superior Court
• B. State Court
• C. Municipal Court
• D. Juvenile Court

Answer: (A)

In Georgia, felony trials are heard in the trial court with general jurisdiction, the Superior Court. This court has original jurisdiction over felonies, as well as many other serious matters, so it serves as the primary forum for prosecuting felonies. There is an exception for some juveniles, because most juvenile offenders are dealt with in Juvenile Court under delinquency procedures, and for certain serious offenses the case can be waived or transferred to Superior Court for trial. Municipal Court and State Court handle misdemeanors or other limited offenses, but they are not the main venue for felony prosecutions.

In Georgia, felony trials are heard in the trial court with general jurisdiction, the Superior Court. This court has original jurisdiction over felonies, as well as many other serious matters, so it serves as the primary forum for prosecuting felonies. There is an exception for some juveniles, because most juvenile offenders are dealt with in Juvenile Court under delinquency procedures, and for certain serious offenses the case can be waived or transferred to Superior Court for trial. Municipal Court and State Court handle misdemeanors or other limited offenses, but they are not the main venue for felony prosecutions.