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High misdemeanors are more serious than ordinary misdemeanors, so they’re handled by the court that deals with heavier criminal offenses. Circuit Court is the trial court in many jurisdictions that takes on these more serious crimes, has authority to conduct jury trials, and can impose longer penalties. That’s why it’s the appropriate venue for high misdemeanors. District or municipal courts typically handle less serious offenses, Juvenile Court focuses on cases involving minors, and the US Supreme Court is not a trial court at all—it's an appellate and constitutional-review court.