2-1 Discussion Judicial

2-1 Discussion: Differences in State Judicial Systems

Research the judicial system of your home state Illinois. Use the National Center for State Courts website from the module resources to lead you to your state court system’s online portal. In the first paragraph of your initial post, provide a brief “court system profile” of your state’s judicial system, being sure to include the following points:

• Are your judges appointed or elected?
• How many levels of appeals courts are there?
• What venue (geographical area) and jurisdiction (subject matter) does each trial court in your state have authority to hear?

Then, in your next paragraph, answer the following:

• Given your state’s geography and court system structure, what issues are likely to arise regarding venue for different criminal and civil cases?