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BL Lesson 1.02

Understand court systems and trial procedures

TermDefinition
Answer Response to a complaint in a civil trial.
Arraignment Person that will be on trial is brought before a judge to hear what they are charged with and what their bail is.
Arrest When someone cannot be released on signature summons because of the severity of their crime and must be held by the police.
Civil Court Court where civil cases are heard by a judge.
Closing Arguments The final arguments made by the complainant/prosecution and the defense to the jury after cross examinations and direct questioning.
Complainant (Plaintiff) The person who accuses the defense of wrongdoing in a civil case.
Complaint The issue that warrants the need for a lawsuit.
Criminal Court Court where criminal cases are heard.
Defendant The accused in a criminal or civil case.
Evidence Things that may substantiate one side's claims.
Federal District Courts Federal courts with original jurisdiction over federal offenses.
Grand Jury 18 randomly selected citizens who must appear and decide if there is enough probably cause for a trial to go to hearing.
Initial Bail The initial amount to be paid to be released after a person is taken before a magistrate.
Jury Instructions Displays what the jury can find the defendant guilty of and what level of proof is required to convict them.
Jury Selection When the attorneys for the defense and the prosecution/plaintiff decide who should serve on a jury.
Juvenile Court Courts where cases that deal with minors are heard.
Magistrate's Court Courts that deal with both criminal and civil crimes where needed.
N.C. Court of Appeals Court that listens to appeals and decides if they want to overturn a decision.
N.C. District Court Court that handles lower crimes in North Carolina.
N.C. Superior Court Court that handles higher crimes in North Carolina.
N.C. Supreme Court The highest court in North Carolina.
Opening Statement The first addressing of the jury by the attorneys and introduction of facts of the case.
Pleadings Whether or not the defendant wants to admit they committed a crime.
Summons Official notice of a lawsuit.
Testimony What a witness under oath declares to attorneys.
U.S. Court of Appeals Court that reviews appealed cases from federal courts.
U.S. Supreme Court The highest court in the United States who reviews proposed legislation to see if it violates the constitution, and reviews appealed cases after approving a writ of certiorari for a final verdict.
Voir Dire When attorneys of both the prosecution/plaintiff and the defense have potential jury members be seen and respond to questions posed by the attorneys. The attorneys may remove up to three potential jury members.
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