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judical branch vocab

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Judaical branch branch of government responsible for interpreting laws.
magistrate court a court with the powers ti issue warrants and try minor criminal cases,civil cases for sum $15,000 or less and civil disputes
probate court court with the power to rule in wills and estates, traffic violations, violations of game and fish laws, and misdemeanors .
state court court responsible for ruling in misdtemeanor cases , preliminary criminal cases, hearings, civil cases, and can issue search warrants
superior court court responsible for hearing civil and criminal trials, divorce cases, felony cases, and land titles
supreme court court responsible for hearing civil and criminal trials, divorces cases, felony cases, and land titles
justice(qualifications) no qualifications
civil law the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
tort a civil wrong doing against an individual
pre trial for adult criminal justice system arrest, booking,initial appearance, preliminary hearing, probable cause, grand jury indictment, arrangement, admitting guilt
trial for adult criminal justice system selecting a jury, opening statements, presentation of evidence, closing statements, jury deliberation and verdict, sentencing, appeal
probable cause reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).
delinquent act an act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law.
unruly act an act committed by a juvenile that would not be a criminal offence according to adult law.
rights of juveniles the right to have a parent or guardian present before they can be questioned by authorities, and the right to not have their names or photographs made public
juvenile justice system trial system for seventeen and younger, trying to help kids not punish them.
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