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Each state has the equivalent of a state supreme court and its own system of local courts, usually organized within counties or districts. Each court has jurisdiction over designated geographical areas and specific types of legal matters. The names and responsibilities of the courts in each state have changed and evolved throughout the years. | Each state has the equivalent of a state supreme court and its own system of local courts, usually organized within counties or districts. Each court has jurisdiction over designated geographical areas and specific types of legal matters. The names and responsibilities of the courts in each state have changed and evolved throughout the years. | ||
To learn about the courts where your ancestor lived, consult the "Court Records" | To learn about the courts where your ancestor lived, consult the "Court Records" articles of the appropriate state research outlines. You may need to contact a local courthouse to learn about the courts that have served in that area. | ||
=== Major Types of Court Records === | === Major Types of Court Records === | ||