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GA Gov Part 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civil law | - deals with laws created to deal with relationships amongst individuals |
| Criminal law | deals with laws that are created to protect society from wrong-doers |
| Tort | a civil wrong doing against an individual |
| Crimes | - serious offenses that are punishable with fines, community service, prison, and sometime death |
| Delinquent | a minor 17 years of age or under who has been charged with wrong-doing. |
| Delinquent Act | an act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law |
| Unruly law | an act committed by a juvenile that would not be a criminal offense according to adult law |
| Special Purpose Districts | government entities created to serve a special function for the state or community |
| Sheriff | an individual who is responsible for enforcing the law, maintaining the peace, and serving as the jailer for a county government. |