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The Magistrate Division hears criminal cases punishable by a fine or imprisonment in county jail and civil cases where the money amount is less than a specified amount. They also handle juvenile, family, and probate cases.
The District Courts deal with felonies and more major civil cases with a larger amount of money involved. They also hear appeals from the Magistrate Division.
The Court of Appeals hears appeals from the District Court and appeals that are assigned to them by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court establishes statewide rules and policies for the entire court system and they deal with all civil and criminal appeals from lower courts.