Types of Courts
branch of government which includes the courts
What is the judicial branch?
a child under the age of 17 who has committed an adult crime
What is a Juvenile Delinquent?
The LAST step in the pretrial process of an adult defendant is
What is pleading?
In the state of Georgia, judges can declare government measures to be?
What is unconstitutional?
a juvenile act that is considered a crime if it is committed by an adult
What is a delinquent act?
the court with the most authority than any other court; can review decisions made by appellate courts to determine legality of decisions
What is the Supreme Court?
In the state of Georgia, juveniles do not have the right to a ______________by jury.
What is trial?
The FIRST step in the pretrial process of an adult defendant is
What is booking?
Judges are chosen to sit on this court through statewide elections
What is the Supreme Court?
a child who commits an act that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult
What is an unruly child?
considered "small claims" court; claims of no more than $15,000
What is Magistrate Court?
the primary focus of the juvenile justice system
What is Rehabilitation?
last step in adult criminal trials
What is a sentencing?
In this type of court only, judges are only appointed by the members of the superior courts?
What is juvenile court?
Possession of drugs is considered what type of behavior for a juvenile?
What is delinquent?
administers wills and estates, appoints guardianships, administers marriage licenses, handles traffic offenses, issues weapons licenses, etc.
What is Probate Court?
phone call, parent present, remain silent
What are the rights of a juvenile ?
first step in adult criminal trials
What is jury selection?
Skipping school (truancy) is considered to be what type of behavior?
What is unruly?
sum of money that an arrested person puts forward as a guarantee that they will attend their trial
What is bail?
take into custody, released or retained, intake officer hears evidence, release or informal hearing or formal hearing; trial, sentencing, right to appeal
What are the steps in the juvenile criminal justice system?
the criminal charges are formally presented
What is arraignment?
Armed robbery not involving a firearm is considered what type of behavior?
What is delinquent?