study for courts test

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

transfer of a case from a lower to a higher level for a new hearing

party initiating a lawsuit against an organization or individual (a)  

• Plaintiff
• Defendant
• Defense Attorney

party denying or defending against allegations made by the plaintiff

• Accuser
• Plaintiff
• Defendant
• Prosecutor

person against whom a crime has been committed

• offender
• culprit
• victim
• criminal

represents the defendant and ensures the defendant is protected according to the law

officer in charge of the court proceeding; ensures all evidence used in the trial is legal, instructs the jury and typically provides the sentence when a defendant is convicted

• Lawyer
• Judge
• Police Officer
• Bailiff

attorney who is hired or appointed by the state or federal government to represent the plaintiff or the state.

• Defendant
• Prosecutor
• Judge
• Lawyer

court officer responsible for giving out subpoenas, escorting defendants from jail to the courtroom, representing the jury to the judge and protecting safety of all in the courtroom

Match the following

• records the official record of the trial

• only hear civil cases; hear cases involving a limited amount of money; only allow damages of up to $3,000 to be recovered

• law has been broken requiring the state

• Civil Case

• dispute between two or more parties cons

• Court Reporter

• responsible for deciding what is true in

• Jury

• Small Claims Courts

• Criminal Case