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BL Lesson 1.02
Understand Court Systems and Travel Procedures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Answer | the response to a civil complaint |
| Arraignment/Initial Hearing | the charges person is brought before the judge to determine probable cause to have case heard. used to change or set any bail requirements |
| Arrest | a person who has allegedly committed a felony offense or a serious misdemeanor offense that does not meet the requirements for a preson to be released on a signature summons |
| Civil Court | the civil jurisdiction of the trial court divisions |
| Closing Arguments | Used to persuade jurors to adopt an interpretation favorable to each sides position. |
| Complainant (Plaintiff) | the person or entity bringing or filing |
| Complaint | (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense |
| Criminal Court | a court having jurisdiction over criminal cases |
| Defendant | The person defending a lawsuit |
| Evidence | (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved |
| Federal District Courts | |
| Grand Jury | Panel of 18 randomly selected citizens for a trial to determine if probable cause exists for the case to go to trial. |
| Initial Bail | the arrested person is taken before a magistrate and based on the charge, circumstances and the offenders prior criminal record, the magistrate sets an initial bail bond amount in order for the person charged to be released |
| Jury Instructions | Given by the trial judge that state what the defendant can be found guilty of and what the prosecution or plaintiff has to prove in order for a guilty verdict. |
| Jury Selection | |
| Juvenile Court | |
| Magistrates' Court | |
| N.C. Court of Appeals | |
| N.C. District Court | |
| N.C. Superior Court | Superior and District |
| N.C. Supreme Court | State's highest court. Question the law. |
| Opening Statement | Given at the beginning of the trial. Sets the basic scene for the jurors by outlining facts and introduce them to the core disputes in the case. |
| Pleadings | |
| Summons | |
| Testimony | |
| U.S. Court of Appeals | Has appellate jurisdiction over the district courts. |
| U.S. Supreme Court | Has both original and appellate jurisdiction. |
| Voir Dire |
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