civics exam Flashcards
word meanings
Disclosure
when the crown can give punishment to anyone in legal trouble with the use of edvicne
summons to witness
when a witness is mandatory to come to court
charter notice
you can speak up if any of your rights within the charter of rights and freedoms are violated with the use of an application
presumption of innocence
being innocent before proven guilty
burden of proof
believing something beyond reasonable doubt
trial judge
the person who directs the court
prosecutor
the person responsible for showing edvicne
court clerk
person in charge of paperwork and files
Arraignment and Election
where you go for the judge to tell you what your punishment is
plea
admitting you are guilty or not guilty
claim
a statement of things a person in the wrong did
small claims courts
a court you can go to with a small problem
plaintiff
the plaintiff prepares the statement of claim
discovery
The parties must agree on a discovery plan if they wish to obtain evidence
Pre-Trial Conference
The parties must attend a pre-trial conference before a judge or court officer to attempt to settle the case or narrow the issues.
Affidavit
a sworn statement
Examination for Discovery
when the judge reviews the edvicne
nothing in default
if you don’t arrive to your trial the judge with proceed the trial without you
Trial by Judge or Judge and Jury
Choosing whether to be tried by a judge or to be tired by a jury but if it is minor it will be a judge
Civil Court Judgements
The rulings made after a court case. The person can be found guilty or not guilty the person found guilty will suffer consequences
