Jurisdiction – The power or authority of the court to hear a particular case.
Which jurisdiction controls the incident? It can limit or expand the research on a case depending on the facts.
• What administrative agency would the problem fall under
• Is it a city ordinance
• Is it a State issue
• Is it a Federal issue
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