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| Civil Action against a police officer in not dependent upon a ________ action. |
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| ________, or lack of it, is one of the most common basis for a civil action against an officer and his employer |
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| A civil action is most commonly referred to as a ________ |
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Which of the following alleged actions of a police officer ofter result in civil suits against the officer and or his employer?
A. Improper use of force
B. Official misconduct
C. Disorderly conduct
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| A _____ is any one of various legally recognized private injuries or wrongs and is a ____ action |
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| The portion of laws which are not passed by the legislature but are decided in the courts is called ____ law |
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| List five examples of the basis of civil suits? |
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Divorce
Child Custody
Protective Orders
Injunctions
Personal Damages |
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| Six examples of criminal laws? |
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Murder
Assault
Theft
Criminal Trespass
DWI
Speeding |
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| Criminal law regulates the conduct of individuals through the threat of _____ and _____. |
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| Civil law regulates the conduct through ________ and _______ damage awards. |
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| In a civil lawsuit, the person seeking some sort of redress for an injury is called the _______. |
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| In a civil lawsuit the person being sued is called the _______. |
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| The standard of proof in a criminal case the the state must prove is _____ _ _________ ______. |
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| Beyond a reasonable doubt |
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| A civil verdict can be rendered by a judge or a ______ out of six or ______ out of twelve jurors. |
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| A jury in a criminal trail will be composed of __ Members. |
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| Police officers of incorporated cities are listed as peace officers in section ______ of the ______ __ ________ _________. |
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2.12
Code Of Criminal Procedure |
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| The peace officer who most commonly executes and carries out civil Process is the _______. |
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| Private process servers must have permission from a ______ to serve process. |
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| Ant _____ _______ may serve process if authorized by law or directed to by the court |
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| Arlington Police officers (are/are not) allowed to serve process when directed to do so by a court under arrangement with the police admin. |
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| The __________ of a Municiple police officer to enforce laws extends to the county in which the city he is employed in exists. |
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| Concurrent jurisdiction means that more than one ______ may have jurisdiction over one particular case. |
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| A small claims court has jurisdiction over civil actions requesting money awards up to $_______ |
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| A municipal court has ______ jurisidiction over minor civil matters. |
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| The difference between a Justice Court and a Constitutional County Court |
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| Justice Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving $.01-$200.00 |
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| The ______ County Court has jurisdiction over appeals from the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission |
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| A County Court at Law is a court which has its jurisdiction specifically set out by _________. |
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| Name the two examples of County courts at law. |
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| Which Court has criminal jurisdiction oer all felony offenses? |
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| A forcible entry and detainer suit could be hears in which court? |
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| Courts which hear divorce and child custody issues are examples of _______ ________ courts |
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| These are Examples from the proper courts: Execution, possession, garnishment, injunction.... |
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| A party in a civil suit, mainly the one who initiates the suit by filing a petition. |
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| A method of delivering to an un-cooperative defendant |
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| An official notice from a court of competent jurisdiction, issued to a defendant after a plaintiff's petition is filed; it commands the difendant to answer and appear in court at a specific time. |
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| A defendant's written reply to a plaintiff's petition. |
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| A party making application to the court or petitioning for some action. |
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| Proceeding held to determine whether a person has violated a lawful court order and to set punishment if a violation id found. Where a officer refuses to carry out lawfully imposed duties, such refusal is punishable as this. |
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| This can result when there is a fialure to perform some action required by law within the specified time. In a civil lawsuit, it may be rendered against a party wh has failed to aanswer or apperar as directed. |
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| Persistant activity, prudence or care; what is properly expected from a reasonalbe and prudent person under the particular circumstances. |
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| Immediate, now or instantly. |
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| The final order of a court in a civil suit which settles all disputed issues. |
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| The power of a court to lawfully act with regard to persons and property. |
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| The directions of a court or Judge: A mandate or command |
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| A document filed by the plaintiff with the clerk of the court which outlines the basis of the complaint against the defendant and the relief being sought from the defendant and /or the court |
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| All writs and official documents issued by courts in connection with pending suits |
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| Representing one's self in a court action |
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| No fee, usually work provided by attorneys at no cost |
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| Any proceding wich is held for the benefit of, or on application of, only one party, in the absence of one party. |
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| A notice to the defendant to either appear in court or prepare a written answer to show cause for failing to respond to a resond to a previous order of the court. It may also be known as a notice. |
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| An offical notice from a court of competent jurisdiction, issued to a defendant after a plaintiff's petition is filed; it commands the defendant to answer and apper in court at a specific time. |
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| Also known as the defendant |
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| The endorsement made by a constable or sheriff upon process. Writ or notice stating what has been accomplished, and the time and mode or service. |
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| The prescribed structure for the clerks of the court to use in developing the process. The names of hte people involved in the suit |
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| The deivery of a writ, notice, injunction, ETC., by and authorized person, to a person who is thereby officially notified of some proceeding concering him |
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