1. REVIEW- The Court System
Take out a sheet of Notebook Paper.
Write down 3 court cases that have made an impact on history. Explain each case.
What are three types of laws. Explain each.
Give 3 facts about the Supreme Court.
Describe the steps of a Civil/ Criminal Trial. (each partner pick one of the two)

2. NC Court System / Juveniles & the Courts

3. The Court System- Federal and State
The power to establish courts is a concurrent power – both states and the federal government can establish courts
The federal system now has 3 levels
State courts handle the majority of cases heard in this country

4. Courts in North Carolina
Magistrates

5. Magistrates
Magistrates – a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law
654 Magistrates in NC
2 year term
have original jurisdiction in certain misdemeanor cases usually when there is an admission of guilt
can issue warrants; set bail
Can handle small claims of $4,000 and less
Handles juvenile’s misdemeanors

6. NC District Courts
NC District Courts– There is at least one district court located in each of the 100 counties
judges elected for 4 year terms
Original jurisdiction in all misdemeanor cases
juvenile cases, probable cause hearings, civil cases up to $10,000
NO JURY

7. NC Superior Court NC Superior Court- Major cases
Judges elected for 8 years
50 districts; judges rotate every 6 months
Original jurisdiction
felony criminal cases, civil cases over $10,000
takes appeals from District Court
Trial by 12 member jury- jury can be waived in civil cases

8. The NC Court of Appeals
The NC Court of Appeals- 15 judges hear appeals
Judges elected for eight year term
sit in panels of 3 to hear and decide cases
decides on cases appealed from District and Superior Courts

9. Take out your guided notes Be ready to work when the bell rings
AS you arrive…
Take out your guided notes Be ready to work when the bell rings

10. The NC Supreme Court
The NC Supreme Court– 7 Justices (1 Chief and 6 Associates)
Judges elected for 8 year terms
decides civil and criminal cases appealed from lower courts
no witnesses or juries
appeals from the NC Supreme Court go to the US Supreme Court

11. Juveniles and the Court System
In NC Anyone under the age of 16 is a juvenile
The court system treats these young people who commit crimes as juvenile delinquents
Many states allow older juveniles who are charged with serious crimes or who have a record be treated as adults

12. Juvenile Justice System
Goal is to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents, or correct their behavior rather than punish them
Juvenile Courts handle two types of cases
Neglect
Delinquency

13. Stages of Juvenile Justice System
A juvenile is arrested
No fingerprints or photographs of the juvenile
Parents/ guardians are notified
Juvenile may be kept in a juvenile detention center or sent home until the court date
Juveniles may be diverted to counseling, job-training, or drug treatment programs

14. Stages of Juvenile Justice System continued…
Preliminary hearing decides if there is enough evidence to try the juvenile
Juvenile trial
Juvenile cases are heard by a judge (no jury trial)
If the juvenile is found guilty– crime may be put on juvenile’s record, separate hearing to determine punishment
In some cases the crime is erased from the juvenile’s record once he/she has finished their probation

15. In Re Gault Case Parents must be notified ASAP
Juveniles have the right to an attorney
Juveniles have the right to remain silent

16. Assignments this WeeK 3rd Block
Due Wednesday-
Comic Strip Assignment
Study Guide
Extra Credit
Thursday-
Mock Trial- Dress the part
Friday
Vocabulary Due
Essay Questions Due
TEST during class
TUESDAY 10/27
Mock Trial Assignment Due

17. Assignments this WeeK 4th Block
Due Wednesday-
Mock Trial- Dress the part
Extra Credit
Thursday-
Study Guide
We will finish Notes
Friday
Vocabulary Due
Essay Questions Due
TEST during class
TUESDAY 10/27
Mock Trial Assignment Due