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The United States District Courts Are The Trial Courts Of The Federal Court System
Within limits set by Congress and the Constitution the district courts have jurisdiction to hear nearly all categories of federal cases, including both civil and criminal matters. There are 94 federal judicial districts, including at least one district in each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Each district includes a United States bankruptcy court as a unit of the district court. Three territories of the United States the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have district courts that hear federal cases, including bankruptcy cases. There are two special trial courts that have nationwide jurisdiction over certain types of cases. The Court of International Trade addresses cases involving international trade and customs issues.
The United States Court of Federal
Claims has jurisdiction over most claims for money damages against the United States, disputes over federal contracts, unlawful “takings” of private property by the federal government, and a variety of other claims against the United States.
Definition:
A subpoena is an official order to attend court at a stated time. The most common use of the subpoena is to summon witnesses to court for to testifying in a trial.
In forma pauperis
Definition:
In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.
Instruction
Definition:
The guidelines given by the judge at the beginning and end of a trial that explain what the law in the case is and how the jurors should assess the evidence.
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