Exam 9: The Courts: Structure and Participants

The U.S.Court of ____________ hears cases from the federal district courts located within its circuit,as well as cases from decisions of federal administrative agencies.

_____________ courts are low-level courts that focus on quality-of-life crimes that erode a neighborhood's morale.They emphasize problem solving rather than punishment and build on restorative principles such as community service and restitution.

A subpoena is a written order issued by a judicial officer or grand jury requiring an individual to appear in court to give testimony or to bring material to be used as evidence.

The U.S.Federal Court system was created by the:

The territory,subject matter,or people over which a court or other justice agency may exercise lawful authority,as determined by statute or constitution,is called jurisdiction.

The decision by one of the courtroom professionals to charge,or not to charge,a person with an offense is called:

Which of the following is not a responsibility of a bailiff?

Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors,based on the wide range of choices available to them,in the handling of criminal defendants.

The lawful authority of a court to review a decision made by a lower court is known as original jurisdiction.

List and define three members of the nonprofessional courtroom participants and their roles in the day to day process in the court room.

An eyewitness or character witness called on to testify in court is known as a(n):

The role of the_______________ is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.

The _______________ is an attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses.

The term "trial de novo" is literally applied to:

Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors,which is based on the wide range of choices available to them.List and define three of these areas.Include the benefits and pitfalls of each area.

The court of last resort is the court authorized by law to hear the final appeal on a matter.

List and define the three-tiered structure of the federal court system.

The process where the U.S.Supreme Court decides what laws and lower-court decisions keep with the intent of the U.S.Constitution is called ___________________ review.

A licensed trial lawyer hired or appointed to conduct the legal assistance of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law is called __________ counsel.

The Victim Assistance Program is an organized program that offers services to victims of crime in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling and that helps victims secure their rights under the law.