Which trial court handles felonies?

• A. Magistrate Court handles felonies.
• B. Probate Court handles felonies.
• C. Juvenile Court handles felonies.
• D. Superior Court handles felonies.

Answer: (D)

In Georgia, felonies are tried in the court with general jurisdiction—the Superior Court. This trial court handles felony cases because it has the broad authority to conduct criminal trials and deal with serious offenses, along with other major civil matters. A felony case may start with a preliminary hearing in Magistrate Court, but the actual trial occurs in the Superior Court. Probate Court handles wills and estates, and Juvenile Court handles cases involving minors, so they do not handle adult felonies.