jurisdictional laws

Jurisdictional laws refer to the legal authority that a specific court or government agency has to hear cases, enforce laws, and make decisions within a defined geographical area or over certain types of legal matters. It determines whether a court has the power to hear a case based on location, subject matter, or parties involved. For example, a state court can only handle cases within that state, while federal courts address matters involving federal laws or interstate issues. Jurisdiction ensures legal cases are handled in the appropriate court with proper authority.