For all courts in the U$.$S$.$ there are $3$ levels that correspond to the type of case that takes place at each. In $,$ jurisdiction is original $-$ evidence is given and witnesses are called. This is dramatic and makes for good TV$.$ At $,$ lawyers and judges basically discuss and the judges decide if the original jurisdiction case was done legally. They might let the decision stand or they might overturn it$.$ At the top of all levels are the $.$ Depending on the state, these courts might hear original or appellate cases. Cases heard here usually end at this point.

In the Missouri system, the lowest level of courts are called $.$ The former hears felonies while the latter hears misdemeanors and infractions. The center level in Missouri is the $.$ At the top of the Missouri courts is the $.$ Our justices on the top $2$ levels are chosen by the non$-$partisan court plan, which is also known as the Missouri Plan.

In the federal system, the name of the lowest level courts is $.$ Each state has at least $1$ but some states have $4.$ These courts hear only original jurisdiction cases. The middle level on the federal level are the $.$ The nation is divided into several circuits, but there are also $2$ courts with broader jurisdiction. Of course, the top level in the federal court system is the Supreme Court. This court actually has both types of jurisdictions.