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Case Types Filed in Circuit Court<\/h1>\n

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Civil<\/h2>\n

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General Civil<\/h3>\n

Includes, but not limited to, torts, contract cases, extraordinary writs, condemnation cases, removals from magistrate court, and foreign judgments.<\/p>\n

Domestic Relations<\/h3>\n

Includes, but is not limited to, divorces, paternity suits, annulments, separate maintenance action, urea cases, and original petitions for the establishment of child or spousal support.<\/p>\n

Adoption<\/h3>\n

Mental Hygiene<\/h3>\n

Guardianship\/Conservatorship<\/h3>\n

Civil Appeal from Magistrate Court<\/h3>\n

Includes appeals in family violence cases.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous Proceedings<\/h3>\n

Includes miscellaneous civil proceedings which do not involve a money judgment, generally require only one hearing, and usually are presented by petition rather than complaint. Also includes petitions ancillary to criminal proceedings in Magistrate Court.<\/p>\n

Appointment of Guardian for Minors Under 18 Years of Age<\/h3>\n

Reason:<\/strong> The child receives monetary awards, i.e.<\/p>\n

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    1. Settlements from court cases<\/li>\n
    2. Beneficiary in an estate settlement<\/li>\n
    3. Beneficiary in a life insurance settlement<\/li>\n
    4. May be necessary in some instances if the child lives with grandparents<\/li>\n
    5. May be necessary if the child lives with someone other than a parent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Criminal<\/h2>\n

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      B<\/h3>\n

      Felony charge bound over to Circuit Court from Magistrate Court<\/p>\n

      M<\/h3>\n

      Misdemeanor<\/p>\n

      F<\/h3>\n

      Felony<\/p>\n

      M-AP<\/h3>\n

      Criminal appeal from Magistrate Court<\/p>\n

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      Questions<\/h2>\n

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