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A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not law, statue, or regulation of the state has been broken
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case? the state
Who has the burden of proof in a civil case? the plaintiff
The main governing authority in almost all of Georgia's counties is the board of commissioners
Delinquent juveniles are those who are under seventeen years of age and who commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults
A juvenile in Georgia is one who is under the age of 17 years of age
Which protection does NOT apply to juveniles in Georgia courts? the right to a jury of peers
What are Georgia's "Seven Deadly Sins"? Crimes commited by juveniles that result in the courts treating the juvenile as adults
What would be consider one of Georgia's seven deadly sins when committed by a 16 year old? Murder
The first step when a juvenile is taken into custody is an intake investigation
What type of juvenile hearing is similar to a trial? A dispositional hearing
Juveniles who commit specific serious and violent crimes may be placed under the jurisdiction of which state court? Juvenile
Juveniles in Georgia are NOT guaranteed the right to post bail
Which Georgia city is the most populated in the state? Atlanta
Which term describes a city with its own government? Municipality
The main governing authority in almost all of Georgia's counties is the board of commissioners
A grand jury in Georgia decides whether or not a person accused of a crime is guilty or innocent
How are positions in Georgia's state courts filled? elected by Georgia voters
Cases are automatically reviewed by the state supreme court when they involve the death penalty
How many justices serve on the Georgia supreme court 9
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