The Courts 1
What are the functions of the courts?
Due Process
Crime Control
Rehabilitation
Bureaucratic
Another Name for Appellate Courts
Court of Appeals
What was the Supreme Court Case that established judicial review?
Marbury V. Madison
Rule that states Prosecutors are not permitted to keep evidence from the defendant and her or his attorneys
Brady Rule
Jurisdiction
Authority of a court within an area of the law or a geographic territory
What are two types of specialty courts?
Juvenile Courts
Domestic Violence Courts (Family Courts)
Request from a higher court to a lower court for the record of a case
Writ of certiorari
Chief law officer of a state or nation
Attorney General
Two examples of Geographic Jurisdiction
1. Concurrent Jurisdiction
2. Extradition
What is the three tiered model of the federal court system?
U.S. District Courts
U.S. Courts of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
● Prepared by judges who support the decision of the majority of the court
● Make or clarify a particular point
Concurring Opinions
Lawyer representing a defendant
Defense Attorney
Courts in which most cases begin and facts are examined
Trial Courts
Who appoints federal judges in the United States?
The President
● Disagree with the conclusion reached by the majority of the court
● Expand on their own views about the case
Dissenting Opinions
What is the exception to Attorney-Client Privilege
Attorney may reveal any information provided by the client about a crime that is yet to be committed
Review decisions made by lower courts
Appellate Courts
Supreme Court drafts criminal justice policy through...
Judicial Review
The role of this profession is to: Initiate and conduct cases in the government’s name and on behalf of the people
Public Prosecutors
The__________ system is designed to effectively _________ __________ for ___________ __________.
Judicial; Provide; Justice; Everyone; Equally