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Not one state constitution uses the term "ex-
clusively" in its document. There are 58 state consti-
tutions containing a provision to the effect that the
General Assembly may provide for the establishment of
various courts.
Now, it is true that eleven of these state
constitutions provide general power; that is, there is no
limit as to the type of court, be it limited jurisdiction,
on regional jurisdiction or whatever it would be.
I would also like to point out that there are
only four constitutions which limit the type of courts
to those provided within the constitution itself.
Further, I would like to point out that only
five state constitutions remain silent on the question of
the establishment of other courts.
Thirdly, I would like to point out that only
three state constitutions do not specify any court struc-
ture whatsoever, and hence provide a great deal of
flexibility, perhaps too great.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Siewierski, you have a
little less than a half-minute.