Q: How does the DEA determine 'Domicile/Country" of residence???
Edit "I Meant:COUNTY, Not Ctry must live w/in so many miles of Dr. (same one for last 13 yrs). I moved in w/Dad 5 yrs ago, see my Dr. Every 3 mos., and have my meds mailed to me (I can not fill Opiod Rx 40 miles from Dr.) I am vary disabled so driving is difficult. Imy Dad passed 12-20-18, and left a mess of will/trusts, and I am here alone, w/sister (md), and ex step sis (ga) as executors. Not much help...My Dr. is getting ancy/flack from DEA re: my address, & now wants me to visit every month...takes me 4 days to recover from ride. I have changed my S.Sec. and insurance to a friend's and do stay there sometimes, but can not fully move until est. Settled, perhaps a year...So, what is required of me to get this fixed, and keep DEA off my Dr.???....Thank You/Team for help.....Also, if you deal w/Estates/Probate/Trusts, I would also like to meet/chat w/you re: our 'unusual' circumstances!!!...Again, Thank You!!!..chuck
A:
Federal court jurisdiction, is limited to the types of cases listed in the Constitution and specifically provided for by Congress. For the most part, federal courts only hear:
Cases in which the United States is a party;
Cases involving violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal laws (under federal-question jurisdiction);
Cases between citizens of different states if the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 (under diversity jurisdiction); and
Bankruptcy, copyright, patent, and maritime law cases.
In some cases, both federal and state courts have jurisdiction. This allows parties to choose whether to go to state court or to federal court.
The diversity jurisdiction of the federal courts is defined in terms of the citizenship of the parties to the action.
Factors frequently taken into account include: the party's current residence; voter registration and voting practices; situs of personal and real property; location of brokerage and bank accounts; membership in unions, fraternal organizations, churches, clubs, and other associations; place of employment or business; driver's license and automobile registration; payment of taxes; as well as several other aspects of human life and activity.
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