Introduction to the criminal justice system Flashcards
What are the 4 major components to the criminal justice system?
- Police Officer
- Prosecutor
- Courts
- Corrections
How many justices are on the Oregon Supreme Court?
7
How many judges on the Oregon Court of Appeals?
10
What is the court of Appeals jurisdiction?
All civil and criminal appeals except death penalty cases and tax court appeals.
How many days can a party aggrieved by a court of appeals decision petition the supreme court for review?
35 Days
What is DA’s Information?
DA’s can add extra charges from what an officer charged, only on misdemeanors not on felonies
Justice courts have a small civil/claims court for damages not to exceed $_____ in most circumstances?
$7,500
What types of cases do municipal and justice courts oversee?
Pretty much all the usual stuff except felonies
If a municipal court is not a court of record, its appeals go to the __________?
circuit court
If a municipal court is a court of record, its appeals go to_________?
court of appeals
What are pre determined sentences?
Felonies- designed to provide consistency to control use of jail and prison bed space. It also provides truth in sentencing.
What is a measure 11 crime?
- voted by people in OR
- primarily major person felonies
- not eligible for any type of sentence reduction
- includes 15, 16, and 17 year olds
What appellate circuit court is Oregon in?
9th circuit court
Who enacts laws?
Congress- Federal laws
Oregon Legislature - Enacts OR laws
What are the components of a crime?
Act+Mental state
