Celebrity Justice
State Court May Have Lost Britney Jurisdiction

Posted Feb 15th 2008 5:05PM by TMZ Staff

It's the craziest thing we've ever heard, but it's probable the State court has lost jurisdiction in the Britney Spears conservatorship case.

Sources at the L.A. County Superior Court tell TMZ, "It's possible jurisdiction has shifted to the U.S. Federal District Court." How, you ask? Well yesterday, a lawyer filed legal papers in federal court asking a judge to seize control of the conservatorship case on grounds Britney was at great risk in the L.A. County Court system.

The sources say just by filing the paperwork, the federal court probably has obtained jurisdiction. We know that sounds bizarre, but legal experts tell us that is indeed what has happened.

A well-placed source in the L.A. County Court system says even if the federal court has jurisdiction, they believe the conservatorship and all orders are still in effect, but no further orders can be made or modified unless and until a federal judge kicks it back to the state.

Crazy, Crazy, Crazy. Stay tuned.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears


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1. this whole thing with Britney is just Crazy,Crazy,Crazy!!!

Posted at 5:13PM on Feb 15th 2008 by abh1

2.
I think she just needs a half hour on Mak Hardcore's yellow sofa and all will be good. Her butt will hurt for a little while, but all should be good afterwards.

Posted at 5:15PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Stingrae

3. Crazy is as crazy does!

Posted at 5:16PM on Feb 15th 2008 by lmb

4. I still love britney!!! & I always will, no matter what

Posted at 5:16PM on Feb 15th 2008 by samanthaB

5. Brit say it isn't so?

Posted at 5:17PM on Feb 15th 2008 by My Opinion

6.
Max Hardcore or G Unit, sore butt, but all will be OK she needs it.

Posted at 5:17PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Stingrae

7. They made a very believable case. For Britney to not even be able to consult with attorneys seems against the law as well as the medical issues that are dictated by the FDA. Not to mention many other parts of the case. It seems like another court should get involved. How does KFED not get drug tested and held to the same standards while Britney gets released from the hospital on not once but 2 occasions.

Posted at 5:19PM on Feb 15th 2008 by aly

8. Doesn't matter. I just want her to lose all her money and possessions.

It's karma.

Posted at 5:19PM on Feb 15th 2008 by CoolGirl2008

9. Give Britney back her freedom! She's a human bean!

/end Chris Crocker rant








Posted at 5:19PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Cartman

10. Federal courts tend to be more strict then state. What's the point?

Posted at 5:20PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Elphie

11. 9. Give Britney back her freedom! She's a human bean!

/end Chris Crocker rant








Posted at 5:19PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Cartman

A HUMAN "BEAN" COOL!!! THAN SHE'S EDIBLE!!!! AS OPPOSED TO A HUMAN "BEING"

Posted at 5:23PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Neil™

12. As long as it keeps the d*mn media out of her business I'm GOOD!! TMZ and the rest of you need to lay off.

BTW, Britney looked so happy when the guys in that music video were outside her car. She was crackin up at how ridiculous they were.

LOVE YOU BRITNEY!!!!

Posted at 5:24PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Stan

13. Who says the Feds will be any better?

Posted at 5:25PM on Feb 15th 2008 by wha?

14. This is getting crazier by the minute!!!!!

Posted at 5:25PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Jack Frost

15. Seems to me that this is proof that EVERYONE in Brit's life is more worried about her money than her well being. This is turning into a real circus. I can't imagine trying to stay sane in the midst of this insanity.

Posted at 5:26PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Shaka

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