Chapter 3-3 Flashcards
Court of Record
Keeps an exact account of what goes on at trial
State Trial Courts have what jurisdiction?
General original jurisdiction over both criminal and civil matters
State Court of Appeals has how many judges?
A panel of three judges review court of records
State Supreme Court
A panel of three judges review court of record from appealed cases
Associate Circuit Court hears what cases:
Minor criminal cases, state traffic offenses, and lawsuits less then 25,000
City or Municipal Courts have what role:
Divided into traffic and criminal divisions and administer ordinances
Small Claims Courts
Handle disputes of 2,500 or less, attorneys are not required, judge hears case without jury, can appealed to state trial courts
Why do we have Juvenile Courts?
Society typically believes that juveniles should not be held as responsible as adults for criminal cases
Juvenile cases require:
Children ages 13-18yrs, closed courtrooms, children have full constitutional rights including attorney
Juvenile Courts main goal: and if it doesn’t work?
Rehabilitation, they can be tried as adults
Main purpose of Probate Courts:
Administer wills and estates
