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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MAGISTRATES COURT The Magistrates’ Courts have jurisdiction to hear both criminal and civil cases. Magistrates are entrusted with the job of regulating many aspects of social life‚ ranging from keeping the peace (hence the other term for magistrate – Justice of the Peace or JP) to dealing with those accused of breaking the criminal law. Civil A First Class Magistrate has the jurisdiction to hear all actions and suits of a civil nature where the amount in dispute or value of the subject matter does
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. The Court Proceedings This civil case was listed under motion on May 3‚ 2013; Deputy Registrar Lawton assigned this case to Magistrate R. Brown. I have followed them from the registry department up to the courtroom where it was assigned. Evidences were presented right away on the presiding magistrate‚ some details are unclear as they don’t mention it and just are just reading the evidences presented. They are representing themselves and not a private solicitor. Both the plaintiff and defendant
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decision of U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema to ban photographers and Court TV from the proceedings was wrong‚ based on the constitutional rights of the public and previous statutes. This paper will cover various cases involving televised court proceedings and public opinion concerning the media coverage of criminal trials. Table of Contents Background 4 Cameras in the Court 5 Supreme Court 6 Cameras Introduced to the Courts 8 Justification for Televising Moussaoui 9 Summary 10 References
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ESTATE NO. ____________ ) ROSALYN PARKS/BOWMAN a/k/a ROSALYN ) PETITION FOR LETTERS PARKS‚ f/k/a ROSALYN KELLY ) OF ADMINISTRATION DECEASED TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT: The petition of EBONY FELICIA HARRIS whose domicile is/are 214 Maner Terrace‚ S.E.‚ Smyrna‚ Georgia 30080 ‚ and whose mailing address(es) is/are SAME shows: 1. ROSALYN (nmn)
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Court Issues Paul Thomson CJA/394 March 4 2013 Jeffrey Hooker Court Issues As we all know that the world of the criminal is always changing and the Law enforcement community needs to change with it. The biggest one would be the courts. There are many things that face the courts today. There are many issues facing the courts and the court administrator’s one problem is the use of plea bargaining in our court system. More than 90 percent of felony cases in the United States in any given year
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1. Which court did you attend and what was the date of your attendance? (e.g. Magistrates Court in Brisbane; Supreme Court in Sydney etc) 2. What kind of hearing did you attend?(e.g. sentence‚ summary trial‚ committal hearing‚ jury trial‚ mention‚ call-over etc.) I attended an appeal against sentence. This is when the accused feels the sentence they were given is too severe‚ in which case a request is put forth to a higher court for the review and rehearing of evidence to change the decision
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Reaction Paper for Court Experience I visited the District Court arraignment section (D11) in Central Islip. This was my first time in a courtroom‚ so I did not know what to expect. When I first sat down the judge was not present‚ and I was not paying special attention until I noticed the whole court room standing in his presence and so I hurriedly buckled my self off the bench so as not to be kicked out. I knew that judges receive a higher level of respect but the seriousness of it was not
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Following a brief investigation of the court listings for the 21st November 2013‚ I viewed the Court & Tribunal Services website that can be seen at the following URL‚ http://www.courts.dotag.wa.gov.au/_apps/courtlists/default.aspx Upon review of the daily listings‚ discussions with Court personnel and review of the proceedings in progress at the time of my visit to the District Court of Western Australia (500 Hay Street‚ Perth 6000)‚ I attended the following Criminal Proceedings which is
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discuss the Drug Court program that is aimed at decreasing drug use. I will also discuss the impact of the program. Drug misuse and abuse has become a part of the social norm for many. There are some individuals who make silent cries for help‚ but do not know who or where to turn to get the help they need. One program designed to decrease drug use is Drug Courts. The purpose of drug courts is to rehabilitate those suffering from drug abuse‚ and mental health issues (What Are Drug Courts‚ n.d.). Instead
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