Chapter 6: Resolution Bodies and Methods Definitions Flashcards
What are summary offences? plus example
minor criminal offences eg. road traffic offences
What are indictable offences? plus example
serious offences that can be heard before a judge and jury in the superior court eg. murder
What are indictable offences heard summarily? plus example
the less serious indictable offences that are heard in the magistrates court
What are committal proceedings?
pre-trial procedures used for indictable offences that are not being heard summarily to determine whether a prima facie case exists
what is a prima facie case?
whether the evidence is of sufficient weight to support a conviction by jury at trial
what is a warrant?
an order of the court
what is bail?
The release from custody of a person charged with a criminal offence until the time of their court hearing or trial
what is surety?
A person who lodges money with the court for the accused’s bail is known as surety
what is an order?
an order of the court can include; making the party do something or refrain from doing something
What is a court hierarchy?
ordering system of courts where there are higher, more superior courts, middle level courts and lower courts that hear less serious cases
