Exam 4: Court Organization and Structure

State courts of general jurisdiction can hear both criminal trials as well as appeals from lower courts.

If the grand jury refuses to indict the defendant, it is referred to as a true bill.

Which of the following is a type of defense attorney that is selected and paid for by the defendant?

Retained counsel are attorneys selected by the defendant and paid for by the court.

What is the role of the U.S. Attorney General?

Discuss the role of the bailiff at the state and federal levels.

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear a case in order to grant a writ of certiorari?

Magistrate judges are on a lower judicial level than are appellate court justices.

General jurisdiction means a court has the authority to hear a variety of cases and is not limited to hearing only a particular type of case.

Who has the authority to remove federal judges found to be guilty of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors?"