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12 Cards in this Set
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With what court should charges be filed? |
-With the court of original jurisdiction which rests with the body in which a person is a member. (Straight forward.) |
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What must be done before the formal charges are brought? |
-Sessions and Presbyteries must determine from such persons satisfactory explanations concerning reports affecting their Christian character. |
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When must a formal judicial process be pursued? And what must the court do? |
-When the court finds through investigation a strong presumption of guilt in the party involved. |
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How many witnesses are required? |
-More than one |
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How should a censure be administered? (2/2) |
-With all tenderness and in a spirit of meekness |
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What is the goal of discipline in regard to the offender? |
-Repentance and restoration to the body
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Define "review and control". (4/4) |
Every court above the session is to review the records of the court next below in the areas of: |
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Define "reference". |
A formal request for advice from a lower court to a higher court. |
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Define "appeal". |
A transfer to he next higher court of a judicial case which has been ruled on by a lower court.
-BCO 42-1 |
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How quickly must an appeal be filed? |
Within 30 days following the meeting of the court.
-BCO 42-4 |
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Define "complaint".
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A written representation made against some act or decision of a court of the Church-
-BCO 43-1. |
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How quickly must a complaint be filed? |
Within 30 days of the meeting of the court.
-BCO 43-2 |
