Court Hierarchy Flashcards
1
Q
- (top)
A
High court
2
Q
2.
A
- Supreme Trial
- Supreme Appeal
3
Q
3.
A
County court
4
Q
4.
A
Magistrates court
5
Q
What is the role of the jury in both criminal and civil cases?
A
Must listen to and understand the evidence. Apply the evidence to the laws. Decide whether the accused person is guilty or not guilty
6
Q
How many members are there on a criminal and civil jury?
A
12
7
Q
Explain the difference between majority and unanimous verdicts
A
- Majority is the verdict agreed to by 11 jurors where the jury consists of 12 at the time the verdict is returned
- Unanimous is the verdict is agreed upon the entire jury
8
Q
Disqualified people
A
Has a criminal record, been charged with an indictable offence or on bail.
9
Q
Ineligible people
A
Unable to comprehend the task or carry out the duties
10
Q
Excused people
A
Illness or poor health. Can be the incapacity such as distance
