A formal written document submitted to an appeals court that argues why a lower court's decision was legally right or wrong.

A higher judicial body that reviews decisions and procedures from lower trial courts to determine if the law was applied correctly.

An impartial third party chosen by opposing sides to resolve a dispute outside of a courtroom.

Associate Circuit Court

A specialized lower division of a state trial court system that handles lower-level civil, criminal, and minor municipal matters.

An official body or tribunal presided over by one or more judges that has the authority to resolve legal disputes, administer justice, and apply laws in civil, criminal, or administrative cases.

Is a judicial body that officially maintains a permanent, legally binding history of its proceedings, acts, and judgments.

Is a court's legal authority to hear a wide variety of cases or to sue a defendant for any type of claim.

A specialized legal body that handles cases involving minors, typically those under the age of 18, who are accused of delinquent acts, status offenses, or matters of child welfare.

To take a legal dispute to a court of law so a judge or jury can make a binding decision.

A neutral third party who helps conflicting sides talk, compromise, and reach a peaceful agreement.

Is a local city or town judicial body that handles minor criminal cases, traffic violations, and local ordinance infractions occurring within its specific geographic boundaries.

Original Jurisdiction

Is a court's power to hear and decide a case for the first time, before any appeal.

A specialized local court that oversees the legal process of validating a will, settling a deceased person's debts, and distributing their remaining assets.

A special local or state court that resolves minor money disputes quickly and cheaply without requiring a lawyer.

Specialized Jurisdiction

Also called special or limited jurisdiction) is a court's legal authority to hear only specific types of cases rather than a broad range of legal matters.

A written or printed record of either spoken words or a student's academic history.

The first court to hear a legal case and the place where evidence, witness testimony, and initial verdicts are presented.

Is the formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial.

A formal order issued by a higher court directing a lower court to send up the record of a case for review.

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Law Chapter 3

Term	Definition
Appellate Brief	A formal written document submitted to an appeals court that argues why a lower court's decision was legally right or wrong.
Appellate Court	A higher judicial body that reviews decisions and procedures from lower trial courts to determine if the law was applied correctly.
Arbitrator	An impartial third party chosen by opposing sides to resolve a dispute outside of a courtroom.
Associate Circuit Court	A specialized lower division of a state trial court system that handles lower-level civil, criminal, and minor municipal matters.
Court	An official body or tribunal presided over by one or more judges that has the authority to resolve legal disputes, administer justice, and apply laws in civil, criminal, or administrative cases.
Court Of Record	Is a judicial body that officially maintains a permanent, legally binding history of its proceedings, acts, and judgments.
General Jurisdiction	Is a court's legal authority to hear a wide variety of cases or to sue a defendant for any type of claim.
Juvenile Court	A specialized legal body that handles cases involving minors, typically those under the age of 18, who are accused of delinquent acts, status offenses, or matters of child welfare.
Litigate	To take a legal dispute to a court of law so a judge or jury can make a binding decision.
Mediator	A neutral third party who helps conflicting sides talk, compromise, and reach a peaceful agreement.
Municipal Court	Is a local city or town judicial body that handles minor criminal cases, traffic violations, and local ordinance infractions occurring within its specific geographic boundaries.
Original Jurisdiction	Is a court's power to hear and decide a case for the first time, before any appeal.
Probate Court	A specialized local court that oversees the legal process of validating a will, settling a deceased person's debts, and distributing their remaining assets.
Small Claims Court	A special local or state court that resolves minor money disputes quickly and cheaply without requiring a lawyer.
Specialized Jurisdiction	Also called special or limited jurisdiction) is a court's legal authority to hear only specific types of cases rather than a broad range of legal matters.
Transcript	A written or printed record of either spoken words or a student's academic history.
Trial Court	The first court to hear a legal case and the place where evidence, witness testimony, and initial verdicts are presented.
Verdict	Is the formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial.
Writ Of Certiorari	A formal order issued by a higher court directing a lower court to send up the record of a case for review.

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