Types of Courts
A legal venue where cases are initially heard and decided
Trial Court
A group of citizens who come to a decision of innocence or guilt based on sole evidence presented during a trial
Jury
Part of the pretrial where parties exchange and obtain information pertinent to the case
Discovery
_________ is what allows judges to conduct hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings remotely.
Video Conferencing
A petition to a higher court to reverse a trial court decision
Appeal
The court consisting of nine Justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices
Supreme Court
The person who represents the accused and is responsible for defending them against the government's charges
Defense Attorney
The two pre-trial motions that can be requested prior to trial
Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Suppress
Computer-generated, interactive, three-dimensional images or environments that give more exact visual locations of people, places, and things
Virtual Reality Simulations
A licensed attorney appointed to act as a judge and handle lesser legal matters on behalf of the court
Magistrate
The two different types of Juvenile Courts
Delinquency and Dependency
Court officer who maintains order and security within the courtroom
Bailiff
A common objection referring to an out-of-court statement offered in testimony to prove the truth of the matter asserted
Hearsay
Where the jury sits during a trial, which is typically equipped with small, tablet-like devices
Jury Box
When opposing counsel questions witnesses, intending to clarify testimony, challenge credibility, and/or discredit their statements
Cross-Examination
Court that can affirm, reverse, or remand the case - in other words, they can agree, disagree, and change the ruling or send the case back
Appellate Court
Court official appointed or elected to preside over legal proceedings and decide on various legal matters within a courtroom. Also referred to as a "Justice"
Judge
A court order that compels a party to appear in court to give testimony or procedure documents relevant to the case
Subpoena
What if it fails?
The act of submitting applicable legal documents to a court (or administrative agency) via the Internet and specified platforms
Electronic Filing (e-filing)
A high school student is pulled over for excessive speeding on the way to school. Which court would oversee this case?
Traffic Court
The formal judgement made by a jury, judge or panel of judges on the matters submitted to them in a case, determining the outcome of a trial
Verdict
The equivalent of criminal sentencing is a civil ______.
Judgement
Until what year was the only way to file pleadings, motions, and petitions with the Federal District Courts was in paper format, in person, and during particular business hours?
Until 2002
The formal judicial process conducted in the presence of a judge and usually a jury to determine guilt or liability in criminal or civil cases, respectively
Trial