(Britannica 1). Juveniles are usually tried in Juvenile Courts or also known as Family courts. The purpose of juvenile courts is to rehabilitate a delinquent and prevent from repeating behavior‚ instead of sentencing them to jail. “The systems rooted in the belief” that children have not matured entirely to be aware of their mistakes/actions ( Leora). However juvenile courts didn’t always exist. It wasn’t until in Chicago 1899 the juvenile court of law was started. Before this new system‚ children
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Many judges in the criminal court system are not only overworked‚ but also must contend with the worst of society. How does the role and responsibility of a judge differ in a real-life courtroom as opposed to the mystique portrayed in the movies or on television? Judges in the court system do not have the luxury as portrayed on television‚ many judges that I have come into contact with would not allow disrespect or out burse from a defendant or the spectators in his/her courtroom. There
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ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: Reflection Journal Even before entering courtroom it was evident how nervous every single student in the group I was in was‚ from the way everyone slowly crept forward‚ reluctant to be the first one through the door. I had to steel my nerves before pushing the door to District Courtroom 11 open. The trial I experienced was the murder of a pair of infant twins due to a lack of sustenance and nutrition in June 2008 (Dick & Kellet‚ 2008) The accused parties‚ (LWS009 Study Guide
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GA1400116 426 SE Tray terr Port St Lucie‚ FL 34983 D: (772) 224-9836 E: (772) 343-0649 C: (772) 224-9836 MJ601‚ Survey of Criminal Justice Assignment 4‚ Activity 11 10 September 2014 1 The court case observed was the STATE OF FLORIDA vs. Jeffrey A. Burke. The case appeared at the St Lucie County Courthouse‚ 218 S 2d st‚ Fort Pierce FL 34950‚ room 2C at 9 am. The charges against the defendant were one count of driving with a revoked license
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challenges. There are two challenges‚ challenges for cause and preemptory. In order to remove a juror for cause all parties must agree that the juror may be excused based on the existing court rules. Some jurors may have a hardship or family emergency that may prevent them from serving; this would qualify under the court rules as a reason for dismissal for cause.
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the Civil Court The function of the Civil Court is to deal with civil matters‚ cases which don’t include criminal matters. The role of the County Court in the Civil Court The role of the county court is to deal with small‚ simple cases; they deal with civil non-criminal matters). Businesses who try and recover money that they are owed go to civil courts as it’s a small non-criminal case‚ an individual who wants compensation for injuries he/she has had can also go to a civil court as well as
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hierarchy structure of courts. Each one of these courts has their own functions. The federal courts are formed by different levels. The United States Supreme Court is the top court in the USA. It is the final authority to appeal in all federal and state cases (Haire et al. 2003). The Supreme Court is the interpreter of federal constitutional laws. From the Supreme Court is the United States Court of Appeals. This is the appeal court of the federal judicial system. The court of appeal makes decisions
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Georgia’s Court System Few people are familiar with the basic functions and responsibilities of the state’s courts. Different courts are set up to do different things. Cases are heard based on the subject matter jurisdiction they are given. The Georgia court system consists of five classes of trial level courts: the magistrate‚ probate‚ juvenile‚ state and superior courts. There are also approximately 370 municipal courts. There are two appellate courts: the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
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The Malaysian Bar Malaysian Court System Last Updated Monday‚ 29 September 2008 04:37PM THE SUPERIOR COURTS This consists of the High Court of Malaya‚ the High Court of Sabah & Sarawak‚ the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. The Federal Court is the highest court of the land. High CourtsThe High Courts have general supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction over all the Subordinate Courts and hear appeals from the Subordinate Courts in civil and criminal matters. They hear matters relating
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case there is called Limited Jurisdiction Courts and the steps in there is 1- Initial Appearance – is the defendant’s first appearance in court‚ and the defendant is advised of the charges against you Arraignment – The defendant appears in court to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty‚the next step is Trial – If the defendant pleads not guilty‚ a trial is held The judge at the defendant’s request. Sentencing – If the defendant is found guilty‚ the court imposes the appropriate punishment. Next
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