1. Trial courts of limited jurisdiction: These courts are also known as lower courts, magistrate courts, municipal courts, or justice courts. They handle minor criminal offenses, traffic violations, small claims, and preliminary hearings for felony cases.
2. Trial courts of general jurisdiction: These courts are also known as superior courts, circuit courts, district courts, or county courts. They handle more serious criminal cases, civil cases, and appeals from lower courts.
3. Appellate courts: These courts are also known as intermediate courts or courts of appeals. They review decisions made by trial courts and decide whether the law was applied correctly.
4. State supreme court: This is the highest court in the state, and it reviews decisions made by appellate courts. It also interprets state law and provides guidance on legal issues.