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The Judicial Branch Part 1

Today’s Agenda Open: ~ Student-Created Prezi Work ~ Interactive PowerPoint Notes Session: ~ “Name That Crime” Close: ~ BrainPop

Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. Standard SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. Element Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.

Essential Question What is the structure of the judicial branch of Georgia government? What is the difference between a criminal law and a civil law?

Student-Created Prezi SS8CG4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. What is the structure of the judicial branch of Georgia government?

What is a law. Why do we have laws What is a law? Why do we have laws? What would our society be like without laws?

Two Types of Laws Criminal Laws Created to protect society from wrong-doers. Crimes are serious offenses that are punishable with fines, community service, prison, and sometimes even death (death penalty).

Two Types of Laws Civil laws Created to deal with relationships amongst individuals. Involves compensation from one person to another based on an injury or wrong doing. A civil wrong done against a person is called a tort.

A person can be charged with both criminal and civil wrong doing for the same action. A person can be found not guilty of murder in a criminal case. However, they can be found guilty of wrongful death and ordered to pay compensation in a civil trial.

Name That Crime Criminal or Civil? Why? Arson Divorce Mr. Jones’ tree falls on Mr. White’s house Kidnapping Failure to pay income tax Noisy dog Car theft Drug dealing Violation of a business contract Murder

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities State ~ Elected to 4 year terms ~ countywide elections 70 Limited to one county ~misdemeanors ~ initial criminal case hearings ~ civil cases ~ issue search warrants

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Juvenile ~ Appointed by superior court judges ~ 4 year terms 159 Limited to one county ~ delinquent & unruly offenses by children ~ deprived & neglected children ~ minors seeking permission to marry or join military

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Probate ~ Elected to 4 year terms ~ countywide elections 159 Limited to one county ~ wills & estates ~ marriage & firearms licenses ~ appointing legal guardians ~ traffic violations

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Magistrate ~ Either elected or appointed 159 Limited to one county ~ issues warrants ~ minor criminal offenses ~ civil cases ($15,000 or less) ~ civil disputes ~ search & arrest warrants

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Superior ~ Elected to 4 year terms ~ circuit-wide elections 49 circuits original ~ civil trials ~ criminal trials ~ felony trials ~ divorce cases ~ land titles

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Court of Appeals ~ 12 judges assigned 4 panels ~ Elected to 6 year terms ~ statewide elections 4 divisions Appellate ~ reviews civil & criminal cases previously heard by trial courts

The Structure of Georgia’s Court System How Judges are Selected Number of Courts Jurisdiction Responsibilities Supreme ~ 6 Justices ~ 1 Chief Justice ~ Elected to 6 year terms ~ Elected statewide 1 Appellate ~ reviews decisions made in civil or criminal cases by trial or Court of Appeals ~ determines if laws are constitutional ~ challenges to elections ~ death sentence cases

Court System Record at least 2 facts in your Video Log http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/courtsystem/preview.weml