O P R S T Ohio
In Ohio, the Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over probate matters and handles estate, mental health, and juvenile cases. The court allows jury trials in most cases.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not have a separate probate court. The District Court has jurisdiction over civil and juvenile cases. The court allows jury trials.
Oregon
In Oregon, there are seven County Courts and seven judges with jurisdiction over adoption, mental health, and juvenile matters. The courts do not allow jury trials.
Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the Court of Common Pleas has jurisdiction over estate, mental health, and juvenile cases. The court allows jury trials in most cases.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 39 probate courts and 39 judges. The probate courts have jurisdiction over estate cases and do not allow jury trials. The District Court has jurisdiction over mental health cases, and the Family Court has juvenile jurisdiction.
South Carolina
South Carolina has 46 probate courts and 46 judges. The probate courts have jurisdiction over mental health and estate cases and do not allow jury trials. The Family Court has juvenile jurisdiction.
South Dakota
South Dakota does not have a separate probate court. The Circuit Court has civil and juvenile jurisdiction.
Tennessee
In Tennessee, ยง 16-16-201 holds that "...all jurisdiction relating to the probate of wills and the administration of estates of every nature...is hereby vested in the chancery court of the respective counties" unless specifically given by local legislation to other courts. Shelby County, for example, has established a probate court. Tennessee has 95 counties.
Texas
Texas has 16 probate courts and 16 judges with jurisdiction over estate and mental health matters. The probate courts allow jury trials. In Texas, the County Court of Law, Constitutional County Court, and District Court also have jurisdiction over estate, mental health, and juvenile matters. These courts allow jury trials. Back to Menu | 
