* The crime is a felony. Felonies are the most serious type of crime, and they are typically punished by more than a year in prison. Some examples of felonies include murder, rape, robbery, and arson.
* The crime is a misdemeanor that has been elevated to a felony. Some misdemeanors, such as petty theft or battery, can be elevated to felonies if they are committed multiple times or if they involve certain aggravating factors. For example, a person who has been convicted of petty theft three times may be charged with a felony for a fourth offense.
* The crime is a juvenile offense that has been transferred to Superior Court. Juvenile offenses are typically handled in juvenile court, but they can be transferred to Superior Court if the juvenile is accused of a serious crime. For example, a juvenile who is accused of murder may be transferred to Superior Court for trial as an adult.
Superior Court is the highest court in the state trial court system. It has jurisdiction over all types of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to felonies.