The superior court is Georgia's general jurisdiction trial court. It has exclusive jurisdiction over trials in felony cases, div
orce, equity, and cases pertaining to land. Georgia counties are divided into forty-nine judicial circuits, each of which has at least one superior court judge. Sessions of court must be held in each county at least twice a year. Superior court judges are elected on a nonpartisan basis in circuitwide elections for four-year terms. To qualify as a superior court judge, a candidate must have been at least thirty years old, be a citizen of Georgia for at least three years, and have practiced law for at least seven years. – “Judicial Branch: Overview,” Gwen Y. Wood Which statement best compares the two types of trial courts? Superior courts are located in only a few districts; state courts are across Georgia. Superior court judges are appointed, and state court judges are elected. Superior courts oversee criminal cases, and state courts oversee civil cases. Superior courts handle all kinds of trials; state courts handle misdemeanors and some civil trials
