Superior courts are responsible for which matters?

• A. Hear divorces, felonies, most civil disputes
• B. Hear only traffic violations
• C. Deal with wills and estates
• D. Review municipal code enforcement decisions

Answer: (A)

Superior courts are trial courts of general jurisdiction, meaning they handle a broad range of serious matters. They are the primary forum for felony criminal cases, for divorce actions, and for civil disputes that involve substantial claims or complex issues. This broad authority is what makes them responsible for these kinds of matters.

Traffic violations are typically handled in lower, limited-jurisdiction courts such as municipal or state traffic courts, not in the Superior Court. Wills and estates are handled by Probate Courts, which specialize in probate, guardianships, and estate administration. Appeals or reviews of municipal code enforcement decisions may go to the Superior Court, but those are appellate paths rather than the Superior Court’s primary, initial responsibility.