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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).