Exam 9: The Courts: Structure and Participants

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

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Defendants,jurors,and the press are considered outsiders or the nonprofessional courtroom participants.

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A subpoena:

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The U.S.has two separate court systems that function within the American criminal justice system today: the federal court system and the state court system.List and define three of the similarities and differences between the two systems.

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An informal hearing place designed to mediate interpersonal disputes without resorting to the more formal arrangements of a criminal trial court is called a:

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All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group except the:

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The Courtroom work group consists of judges,prosecutors,defense attorneys,and defendants.

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Any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame is known as:

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The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction is known as change of __________________.

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The _____________ 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.

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Trial de novo literally means a ________ trial.

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Gideon v.Wainwright was a landmark case in 1963 that changed the laws regarding police searches of persons and homes.

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Match the answer of term with correct term.
The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction. It may be made in a criminal case to ensure that the defendant receives a fair trial.
Lay witness
The role of this person is to maintain all records of criminal cases, including all pleas and motions made both before and after the actual trial.
Change of venue
The court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to maintain physical custody of the jury
Bailiff
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The movement of a trial or lawsuit from one jurisdiction to another or from one location to another within the same jurisdiction. It may be made in a criminal case to ensure that the defendant receives a fair trial.
Lay witness
The role of this person is to maintain all records of criminal cases, including all pleas and motions made both before and after the actual trial.
Change of venue
The court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to maintain physical custody of the jury
Bailiff
An organized program that offers services in the areas of crisis intervention and follow-up counseling to specific persons
Defense counsel
The role of this person in the court room is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.
Judge
An eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert. They must testify to facts only and may not draw conclusions or express opinions.
Public defender
A licensed trial lawyer hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law
subpoena
An elected or appointed public official who presides over a court of law
The Clerk of the Court
An attorney employed by a government agency or sub agency, or by a private organization under contract to a government body, for the purpose of providing defense services to indigents, or an attorney who has volunteered such service
The Court Reporter
A written order issued by a judicial officer or grand jury requiring an individual to appear in court and to give testimony or to bring material to be used as evidence. It also may mandate that books, papers, and other items be surrendered to the court.
Victim Assistance Program
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Comment on and analyze the history,purpose,and rationale for the Dispute Resolution Center.Define the benefits and drawbacks to this program.

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The Federal Court system is separated into three levels.

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Which of the following territories does NOT have a U.S.District Court?

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The three parts of the Federal Court System consists of:

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An eyewitness,character witness,or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert,is known as a ___________ witness.

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The role of the defense counsel includes all of the following except:

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A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence,who may express opinions or draw conclusions in their testimony is called a(n)_________________ witness.

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