Judicial+State+of+Maine

The Judicial branch is made up of courts. This is the highest court of government in Maine, this is called the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. This court is composed of seven justices who are chosen by the governor and accepted by the Maine State Senate. The Justices serve seven year terms. There is no limit on how many times you can serve. The judicial branch of Maine is also made up of courts that deal with different cases that have to do with drugs, families, and traffic violations. The courts deal with stuff like dealing with any legal matter such as crimes, marriages, divorces, and other important things that have to do with courts. "Maine Supreme Judicial Court." //Wikipedia//. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Oct. 2014. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.

There are many types of courts Maine. There is the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and District Courts. The Supreme Court has to deal with criminal cases, and civil actions. The Superior Court has do deal with jury and jury-waived trials in adult criminal cases, post conviction reviews, and civil cases. District Courts deal with civil criminal and family cases were there is no jury.

"Superior Court." //State of Maine Judicial Branch//. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.

**divorces, separations, custody, and property disputes.**