Wait that’s not fair!! I would like for you to think of a time where you were misjudged for something. You knew who really did a certain thing but you refused to tell anyone. How did it make you feel and does that make you less critical of others or more?
The ruling for today Breakdown the Judicial Branch Look at the difference between civil law and criminal law Start a court case . . .
The Judicial Branch Goal is to interpret laws passed by the legislative branch It also makes sure that the rights of the citizens of Georgia are protected Has within it the supreme court and several lower courts that are used for different reasons and at different stages
Criminal law vs. Civil law Criminal law is designed to protect people from wrong doers Crimes are punishable by everything from community service to jail to death Civil Law is created to handle disputes between individuals Usually done by a wrong doing like failure to repay
The Lawful terms Appeal: when the defendant maintains their innocence and has new evidence to bring forth Felony: A serious crime punishable by death or jail time over a year Misdemeanor: Offenses that are less severe then a felony and punishable by Fines, service or jail not in the pen. Warrant: A document created to allow for the search of property for a court case
Court Chart We will roll through some of the courts of the Judicial Branch on page 85 of your Interactive notebook I want you to set up the chart horizontally and put the information in it the way I tell you to Court How Judges are selected Number of courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities State Juvenile Probate Magistrate Superior Court of appeals Supreme
State / Juvenile Courts How they are selected: 4 year terms # of courts: 70 Jurisdiction: limited - one county Responsibilities: misdemeanors, civil cases, early criminal cases, search warrants Juvenile How they are selected: 4 year terms appointed by Superior court # of courts: 159 Jurisdiction: limited - one county Responsibilities: delinquent and unruly offences, minors seeking permission to marry or join military, Deprived children
Probate Magistrate Probate / Magistrate How they are selected: 4 year terms # of courts: 159 Jurisdiction: limited - one county Responsibilities: Wills, marriage licenses, Firearms license, Traffic violations, Misdemeanors Magistrate How they are selected: either elected or appointed # of courts: 159 Jurisdiction: limited - one county Responsibilities: issues warrants, civil cases $15,000 or less, civil disputes, minor criminal cases
Superior / Court of Appeals How they are selected: 4 year terms # of courts: 49 circuits Jurisdiction: Original Responsibilities: Civil trials, criminal trials, felony trials, divorce cases, land titles Appeals How they are selected: 12 judges assigned to 4 panels for 6 year terms # of courts: 4 divisions Jurisdiction: Appellate court Responsibilities: reviews civil and criminal cases previously heard by trial courts
GA Supreme Court How they are selected: 6 judges and one chief justice elected to six year terms # of courts: 1 court Jurisdiction: Appellate court Responsibilities: reviews civil and criminal cases made in the court of appeals and lower courts, handles death sentences, determines if laws are constitutional
Welcome to Yancey’s court We will come up with a court case and go through the many levels of court We will start with a small issue but eventually becomes a big one Follow the step by step process to get through the justice system
KWLing I want you to think about what you already know about the Christmas Carol in the many forms you have experienced