Supreme Court handles the following matters:
- Appeals from:
- Superior Court
- District Court
- Probate Court
- Family Division
- Administrative Agencies
- Issues advisory opinions for the state executive and legislative branches
- Certified questions from the federal courts
Superior Court handles the following matter
- Felonies Level Criminal Matters
- Holds Jury Trials
- Civil Lawsuits with a Minimum Damage Claim of $1,500
- Equity Cases for Non-Monetary Relief (i.e. zoning or real estate title)
- Divorce, Custody, Parental Rights and other related issues in locations without a Family Division
Family Division handles the following matters:
- Divorce and Child Support
- Juvenile Delinquencies
- Domestic Violence
- Guardianship of Minors
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Abuse and Neglect Cases
- Certain Adoptions and Cases Involving Children in Need of Services (CHINS)
District Court handles the following matters:
- Violation-Level Criminal Matters
- Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
- Preliminary Hearings in Felony Cases
- Issues Search and Arrest Warrants
- Traffic Violations
- Small Claims (up to $5,000)
- Landlord/Tenant Cases
- Civil Cases (under $25,000)
- Juvenile Delinquency and Domestic Violence (in locations without a Family Division)
Probate Court handles the following matters:
- Wills
- Estates and Trusts;
- Adoptions and Guardianships;
- Involuntary commitments;
- Partition of real estate;
- Name Changes
