Criminal Court in United States

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A government tribunal empowered to administer justice in connection with public wrongs, that is, crimes of treason, felony, or misdemeanor. Criminal trial courts may be called over & terminer (hear and determine). See criminal law (in U.S. law); civil court (in U.S. law).

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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