Definitions Flashcards
Bail
The ability to release someone on trial by paying money.
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is the power to make legal decisions and judgements
Warrant
A warrant is a legal document given to officers that gives them the legal right to arrest, search, or carry out other premises relating to justice.
Arrest
Seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.
Civil law
Civil law is the disputes between private relations within a community.
Criminal Law
Criminal law is a system of law concerned with punishing offenders.
Police powers and responsibilities act
It is the policies and laws that give the police the necessary power to do their job and serve the community.
Evidence
The available information or facts.
What happens in the magistrate court
The magistrate court deals with minor offences like traffic offenses and shoplifting. They hear criminal matters to determine whether or not defendants will be put on trial. They also deal with minor offenses.
What happens in the district court
The district court deals with major criminal offenses like rape, armed robbery, and fraud. Involves disputes of amounts between $150,00 and $750,000
What happens in the supreme court
All criminal cases are heard before a judge and jury. Based on the evidence, the jury decides the final verdict.
What happens in the Supreme court of appeal
All appeals from the supreme and district courts are heard here, and all the information on how to appeal and the required resources.
What happens in the high court of Australia
The high court of Australia is to discuss and interpret important federal cases. This includes challenging the validity of laws and to hear appeals by state, federal, and territory courts.
What happens in the full court of the high court?
Cases that involve interpretations of the constitution or when a court wants to reverse one of its previous decisions.
Criminal and Civil max penalties in the Magistrate Court
Max 3 years and Max $150,000
