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Divisions of Court Administration
The Criminal Division of the Circuit Court handles all felony cases as well
as misdemeanor appeals from the General District and Juvenile and Domestic
Relations District Courts.
The Law Division handles writs, garnishments, and money and contract
disputes. The Circuit Court has exclusive original jurisdiction for all law
cases exceeding $15,000.
The Chancery Division handles equity suits (or those claims seeking judgment
for something other than money) including divorce proceedings, property
disputes, adoption proceedings, name changes, and appeals from Juvenile and
Domestic Relations District Court (mainly regarding support, custody and
visitation issues).
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