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Quiz #13 vocab 2nd

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Trial Court Court of original jurisdiction where cases begin
Civil Case Court case brought to settle disputes or damages between one party and another. Usually it is settled with payments of money from one party to the other.
Small Claims Court A court that deals with legal disputes that involve monetary($) amounts below a certain limit
Juvenile young person who is considered a child by law (under 18 in the U.S.)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court These courts hear cases involving children and family cases; judge/no jury
Circuit Court A court that hears important cases from multiple localities. Their case are usually more severe or with bigger penalties/punishments/lawsuits. In VA they are the 2nd level of courts.
General District court Judge, no jury; original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases involving low dollar amounts. This is the lowest level in the state court system.
VA Court of Appeals Judges, no jury; appellate jurisdiction to review decisions of circuit courts in Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court Virginia Court with 7 justices and no jury. Limited original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction. Highest level court in the state
Criminal Case A case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime or violation of public order.
Bail A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial
Prosecutor a government official (lawyer) who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state; their role is to prove the accused as guilty.
Defendant The individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
Plaintiff One who begins a lawsuit; the person or party who is suing
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