Judicial System!Group of: Zach, Felicity, and Cassidy

Standard and EQ…

Standard The student with analyze the role of the Judicial Branch in the Georgia state government.

EQ How does the Georgia’s judicial system provide justice and protect the rights of citizens?

What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?

Criminal Cases: cases involving violations of the law

Civil Cases: disputes between two or more persons; covers issues like citizenship, property rights, contracts, marriage, divorce, and child custody.

Vocabulary and types of court cases

Felony: serious crime, serving a year or more in prison, with a $1,000 fine or both

Misdemeanor: less than serious crime, less than a year in prison, and less than a $1,000 fine

Types of court cases… Civil cases disputes between citizens Criminal cases involve violation of laws Felony serious crime with severe

punishments aloud Misdemeanor less serious crime with

smaller punishments

Adult Justice System:

Grand Jury decides whether or not person accused of crimes should be officially charged and to serve trial

Trial Jury is a group of citizens who are charged with judging a person charged with crime.

Adult Jurisdictions…

Supreme Court- Covers all criminal cases involving death sentence

Court of Appeals: Review civil and criminal cases decided in trial courts

Superior Court: Have authority over felony cases, divorce, equity and cases regarding title to land

State Court:misdemeanor, violations, including traffic cases, and all civil actions. Also issue search and arrest warrants

Municipal Court: issue criminal warrants, deal with shoplifting cases and cases involving possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.:

Adult Jurisdictions Continued

Probate Court: deal with oaths of office and issue marriage licenses, may hear certain misdemeanors, traffic cases, and fish laws

Magistrate Court: deal with bank account fraud, summonses arrest and search warrents

What are ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully?

How does Georgia’s Judicial Branch interpret the laws in our legal system?

Courts enforce constitutional laws. The courts protect citizens and make sure they have “due process” of law. No state can deprive citizens of life, liberty, or property.

Quiz!

1. What could be considered as a felony?

a. Truancyb. Stealingc. Murderd. Speeding