Court’s and Stuff
The right or authority of a justice agency to act with regard to a particular subject matter, territory, or person.
Jurisdiction
A sworn body of citizens, typically 6–12 people for trials
Jury
A monetary guarantee deposited with the court that is supposed to ensure that the suspect or defendant will appear at a later stage in the criminal justice process
Bail
Recording of an arrest including the suspect’s name and the charges for which the person was arrested for.
Booking
The procedures followed by courts to ensure that a defendant’s constitutional rights are not violated.
Due process of law
The highest Federal Court there is
The US Supreme Court
Their principal responsibility in all their duties is to ensure that suspects and defendants are treated fairly and in accordance with due process of law
Judge
A written order directing law enforcement officers to arrest a person
Arrest Warrant
About 95% of all convictions in felony cases, and an even higher percentage of convictions in misdemeanour cases, are the result of
Guilty Pleas
The local process by which prosecutors and judges are chosen.
Elections
This is where it all begins
District Court
Community’s chief law enforcement official and is responsible primarily for the protection of society
Prosecutor
A document that authorizes a suspect’s or defendant’s arrest for not appearing in court as required
Bench Warrant
Only about 2% of all criminal cases involve these
Jury Trial
Guarantees essential rights to individuals accused of crimes, ensuring a fair, public, and speedy trial
6th Amendment
To reverse a decision the case goes here
Appellate Court
In many jurisdictions today, people who are charged with crimes and cannot afford an attorney are provided a
Public Defender or Court Appointed Lawyer
A written order issued by a court that requires a person to appear at a certain time and place to give testimony.
Subpoena
A trial before a judge without a jury
Bench Trial
Whether you’re the prosecution or the defense, the general outline they follow is this
Tell them what you’re gonna tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them.
The power of a court to hear a particular type of case. An example being U.S. Tax Court.
Subject matter jurisdiction
The US Supreme Court is made up by 9 of these, 1 of which is considered the Chief
Justice
These mandate that a prosecutor provide defense counsel with any exculpatory evidence in the prosecutor’s possession
Rules of Discovery
If the decision is made to prosecute a defendant, the prosecutor drafts a document called ___________. The ___________ outlines the formal charge or charges, the law or laws that have been violated, and the evidence to support the charge or charges. It is generally filed with the court at the preliminary hearing.
Information
The purpose is for a judge to determine whether there is probable cause to support the charge or charges imposed by the prosecutor
Preliminary Hearing