Jurisdiction based on State and Federal Autonomy (Geography) 
Finally, jurisdiction is also tied to our system of federalism, the autonomy of both national and state 
governments. State courts have jurisdiction over state matters, and federal courts have jurisdiction over 
federal matters.  Jurisdiction is most commonly known to represent geographic locations of the court’s 
oversight. For example, Oregon courts do not have jurisdiction over crimes in California. 
 
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