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'''1666-1855:''' County courts had jurisdiction over civil disputes and minor criminal cases as well as chancery and divorce matters. From 1855-1870 this court's duties were taken over by the town and justice courts and the Superior Court. | '''1666-1855:''' County courts had jurisdiction over civil disputes and minor criminal cases as well as chancery and divorce matters. From 1855-1870 this court's duties were taken over by the town and justice courts and the Superior Court. | ||
'''1711-present''' | '''1711-present''': Superior Court replaced the Court of Assistants and holds county-wide sessions as the principal trial court for major civil and criminal cases. | ||
'''1869-present:''' Courts of common pleas replaced county courts and were reorganized in 1975 to include the circuit court. | '''1869-present:''' Courts of common pleas replaced county courts and were reorganized in 1975 to include the circuit court. | ||