commerce Flashcards
The children’s court
The children’s court looks after cases in which when that matter acered when the person was between the ages of 10 and 18.
“They must also be under 19 at when their proceeding commences (when the charge is filed). The Criminal Division of the Children’s Court hears all charges except offences resulting in death or attempted murder, which must be heard in an adult court.”https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victorias-courts-and-tribunals
Corner Court
corner courts cases are to do with investigations of deaths that were to happen unexpectedly these inclood things like the reason of the death is unknow or if a body could not identified
“The coroner will try to find out why the death happened. Sometimes the coroner will make reports with recommendations to try to prevent similar deaths happening again.”https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victorias-courts-and-tribunals
why laws are important
laws can tell us the rights and wrongs of a society
to keep people safe
fairness
morals
plaintiff
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
accused
The accused is to stand trial and prepare and present their case to the court.
witness
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or an event happen
Defendant
an individual in or group a civil case matter being sued or charged
Civil Law
is a dispute between 2 private
parties. For example, 2 people who feel that their rights have been infringed examples are ownership of property
Criminal Law
is when a crime has been committed that affects the well-being of a community. These can then be separated into what the seriousness of the case summary offences and indictable offences.
jury
group of people chosen randomly to listen to the evidence in a legal case and reach a decision. 12 men and women but 6 in a civil court
judge
the role of the judge is to make sure the defendant is defended fairly.
what sure that court is running smoothly
High Court of Australia
'’The High Court is the highest court in the Australian judicial system. It was established in 1901 by Section 71 of the Constitution. The functions of the High Court are to interpret and apply the law of Australia; to decide cases of special federal significance including challenges to the constitutional validity of laws and to hear appeals, by special leave, from Federal, State and Territory courts.” https://www.hcourt.gov.au/about/role-of-the-high-court
The Supreme court of Victoria
the highest court in Victoria is the Supreme of Victoria. There are two different sections in the supreme court the trial division and the court of the appeal.
Types of case that the supreme court is a serious case like murder and large business disputes.
“Claims for $200,000 and above in civil justice matters are heard in the Supreme Court.
The Court of Appeal hears appeals about decisions made in the County Court and in the Trial Division of the Supreme Court.”https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victorias-courts-and-tribunals
The Supreme court of Victoria
County Court of Victoria
he county court looks after more serious cases that have claims with amounts over 100,000 dollars
“If a decision made in the Magistrates’ Court is to be appealed, it usually goes to the County Court. The judge in the County Court can decide whether to agree with the magistrate’s decision or make a different decision.
The main County Court is in the centre of Melbourne. County Court judges also visit major country towns to hear cases.”https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victorias-courts-and-tribunals
Magistrates court of Victoria
The magistrate’s role is to look after less serious charges including offences such as traffic offences, minor assault and offensive behaviour
“The Magistrates’ Court deals with most legal disputes in Victoria.”https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/victorias-courts-and-tribunals
Magistrates court of Victoria
