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Virginia Judicial System

Vocab Jurisdiction- The official power to make binding legal decisions and judgements. Appeal – Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. Appellate Court – A court that hears appeals from already-tried cases. Felony – A serious criminal offense, often involving violence and punishable by jail time. Misdemeanor – A minor wrongdoing, such as a speeding ticket Jury – A panel of people selected from the general population to hear a case. Verdict – The decision of the jury. Civil Suit – A case involving only financial damages. No one will go to jail, but fines must be paid. Bailiff – An official in a court of law who keeps order and looks after prisoners in criminal trials

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