Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence are called

A. problem-solving courts.
B. magistrate courts.
C. superior courts.
D. trial courts.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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