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Chapter 2
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10th Grade
09/29/2014

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Jurisdiction
Definition
The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgement
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Original Jurisdiction
Definition
Authority of a court to try a case the first time it is heard
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Appellate Jurisdiction
Definition
Any party to a suit decided in a federal district court may appeal to the federalcourt of appeals in the circuit where the case was tried.
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Limited Jurisdiction
Definition
Local courts that handle minor matters such as misdemeanors and civil actions involving small amounts of money.
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Delinquent Child
Definition
A minor childe under a certain age who has committed an adult crime.
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Abused Child
Definition
One who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate parental care.
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Privite Civil Trial
Definition
 

A judicial examination and determination of facts and legal issues arising between parties to a civil or criminal action.

 

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Mediation
Definition
Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it
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Med- Arb
Definition
A combination of mediation and arbitration is a short-hand reference to the mediation-arbitration procedure.
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Answer
Definition
The defendant's response to the allegations filed by the plaintiff in the complaint.
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Judgement
Definition
The  court's determination or decision in a case
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Bail
Definition
Money or other property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but released, will return to trial.
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Arraignment
Definition
Procedure in which the accused is brought to court, is read the indictment containing information regarding the crime, and is askedto plead guilty or not guilty. If the person pleads not guilty, the case proceeds to trial. If theperson pleads guilty, the judge may impose sentencing.
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Diversity of Citizenship
Definition
Cases that involve citizens of different states and in which the amount of money in dispute exceeds $75,000
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Intermediate Courts
Definition
The courts between the lower and higher courts
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Appellate Jurisdiction
Definition
Any party to a suit decided in a federal district court may appeal to the federal court of appeals in the circuit where the case was tried.
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General Jurisdiction
Definition
A general trial court that handles criminal and civil cases. All cases that involve major crimes and large amounts of money must begin in one of these courts.
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Unruly Child
Definition
A minor who has done something that is inappropriate that is not considered an adult crime
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Arbitration
Definition
The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
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Alternative Resolution
Definition
The process, outside of the usual system, by which parties may attempt to solve their disputes by using creative settlement techniques
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Summary Jurty Trial
Definition
Procedures for settling disputes by means other than litigation; e.g., by Arbitration, mediation, or minitrials.
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ADR contract clause
Definition
A clause incorporated in the agreement entered between the parties specifying a method for resolving disputes that may arise under that agreement between the parties.
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Verdict
Definition
The decision made by members of a jury after they deliberate
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Arrest
Definition
Action when a personj is deprived of his or her freedom by a police officer.
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Indictment
Definition
A written accusation to charge an individual that is issued after the grand jury hears evidence and testimony of witnesses. This issuance does not mean that the person is guilty, but that the grand jury believes there is enough evidence to show that there is a possibility that the person is guilty.
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What are the two court systems in the United States?
Definition
Federal and State
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What is the source of the federal court system's authority?
Definition
The Constitution gives courts their authority
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In what case does a federal district court have original jurisdiction?
Definition

 Cases where the united states is a plaintiff 
Cases where the united states is a defendant 
Cases using a federal law 
Cases where the citizens are from two different states and the amount is more than $75,000
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When are the police allowed to search a vehicle without a warrant?
Definition

Police need no warrant if a person consents, if something is in plain view, if the subject is already arrested.

Term
How does a verdict differ from a judgment?
Definition
A verdict may be civil or criminal, and may come from a judge or jury. It's the determination of the finder of fact as to guilt, innocence or liability.

The term judgment is usually means an enforceable document granting money damages to a party.
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Describe the rights of an arrested person.
Definition
They have the right to remain silent. Anything the suspect says can be used against them. They can have an attorney present before and during the questioning and they have the right , if they can't afford an attorney, to have an attorney appointed at public expense to represent them before during the questioning.
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What happens if a jury cannot agree on a verdict?
Definition
They tell the judge, the judge declares it to be a "hung jury" and that trial is over. Then the prosecutor decides if he wants to try the defendant again.
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Under what circumstances might a judge commit a juvenile offender to a reform school?
Definition
Usually this happens when the juvenile is a multiple offender. If the judge can reasonably conclude that the juvenile would not be provided for adequately at home, he may decide to send juvenile away. This doesn't happen that often, and it takes a LOT to get a judge to do this.
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