3.11 Courts Vocab

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Appeal

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Request to a higher court to review a trial's conduct.

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Appellate court

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Any court that hears appeals from lower courts.

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bailiff

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court official who maintains order, calls witnesses, and ensures jury integrity.

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Case

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A matter that goes before a judge or court.

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Chief Justice

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the head justice, the Chief Justice is 'first among equals'.

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Circuit courts:

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A court for a defined region of a state (usually including several counties) with specific divisions (e.g., family court, criminal court).

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Civil case

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Involves the rights of citizens.

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County courts

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A court that hears both civil and criminal cases in one specific county.

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court

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a place where justice is administered

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court clerk

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court officer who administers oaths to jurors/witnesses and manages court paperwork/evidence.