The Justice of the Peace Court Flashcards
what is a Justice of the Peace Court?
A local court dealing with minor crimes
What type of matters does a Justice of the Peace Court deal with?
only criminal
what is peculiar about the staffing in the Justice of the Peace Courts?
The Justices of the Peace are not qualified lawyers
what fraction of cases do the Justice of the Peace Courts attend to?
Two- thirds
How are the Justice of the Peace Courts organised?
According to sheriffdom
How many Justice of the Peace court are in each Sheriff Court district?
1
What are justices of the peace?
act as a judge in minor cases
Describe the staffing organisation in a justice of the peace court
Each sheriffdom has a sheriffdom legal advisor and deputes for the JP court.
Each JP court only sits with a clerk of court who will act as a legal advisor
Who undertakes prosecution in the Justice of the Peace Court
The Procurator Fiscal Service
What court did the Justice of the Peace replace? And what year was it?
The District Court, 2009
What is meant by ‘court competency’?
The court is only able to hear cases it has the knowledge and jurisdiction to do. For instance, justice of the peace could not deal with a murder case
What procedure is used by the Justice of the peace?
Summary
What are the sentencing powers for justice of the peace courts?
60 days imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £2,500
Where can cases be appealed to?
the high court. Both the prosecution and accused can appeal against decision
