A municipal court handles violations of city ordinances-everything from traffic tickets to disorderly conduct cases.
Small claims courts are civil courts created to resolve disputes between individuals without the necessity of a lawyer. These courts cannot hear cases that involve more than $2,000 to $5,000 in money or property.
Juvenile courts hear cases where minors have committed offenses.
Justice of the peace courts exist to adjudicate certain matters, such as evictions.
Verdicts in local courts are generally appealable to the state trial court.
