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17 Cards in this Set
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What are the 4 main objectives of the judicial component of the criminal justice system?
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1) providing due process of the law.
2) rendering fair judgments 3) despensing just punishment, and 4) assuring victim's rights. |
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The California court system is based upon what system.
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The federal system.
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What specific courts make up the California court system.
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The State courts are comprised of one State Supreme Court, lower trial courts, and higher courts called appellate courts.
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Appellate courts are referred to as what?
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Higher courts.
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What is the function of the appellate courts?
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To hear appeals from the lower trial courts.
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What is the function of the lower courts?
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To receive evidence and consider cases involving criminal activity or civil disputes.
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What are the primary positions within the judicial system?
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- judges
- prosecuting attorneys - defense attorneys |
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What are a judge's responsibilities?
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Administering justice in a fair and impartial manner by applying the facts of the law.
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What is a prosecutors position/responsibility?
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- prosecuting individuals accused of crimes
- protecting the rights and privileges of the public |
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Defense attorneys do what?
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- defend the accused
- defend the rights and privileges of citizens |
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What is the function of the judicial process supposed to be in criminal cases?
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to determine a defendant's guilt or innocence.
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List 9 steps in judicial process for criminal proceeding.
hint: AARB PITS G. or BIG SPARTA |
1. Arrest
2. Arraignment 3. Right to bail 4. Bail 5. Preliminary Hearing 6. Indictment 7. Trial 8. Sentencing 9. Grand Jury |
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What is an indictment?
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An indictment is an accusation in writing formally charging a person with a crime or public offense.
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What is an arraignment?
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A Legal procedure where the court informs defendants of:
- the nature of the charges against them - their eligibility for bail, and, - their constitutional rights to: a) counsel at all stages of the judicial process b) plead guilty or not guilty C) a trial by court(judge) or by jury. |
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What is a preliminary hearing?
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a screening procedure used in felony cases to determine
- if there is enough evidence to hold a defendant for trial |
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What is another name for a body of a set number of citizens from within a county?
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Grand Jury
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A grand jury is sworn to receive complaints and accusations in criminal cases,
and to be responsible for determining if: |
there is sufficient evidence to believe that an individual
- has committed a crime, and - should be made to stand trial. |
