Judicial Law and Juvenile Justice

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Powers of the governor that are listed in the constitution.

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Formal Powers

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Powers given to the governor that are not stated in the Georgia Constitution

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Informal Powers

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Crime punishable by less than a year in prison and/or a fine of no more than $1000

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Misdemeanor

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The range of actions over which the court has control or influence

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Jurisdiction

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The range of actions over which the Court of Appeals has control or influence

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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Determines whether or not a person accused of crimes should be indicted (officially charged) and required to stand trial.

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Grand Jury

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Disputes between two or more persons or groups, involves the plaintiff and defendant. Burden of proof = plaintiff

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Civil Law

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Cases involving violations of the law

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Criminal Law

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Crime that is punishable by a year or more in prison and/or a fine of no less than $1000

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Felony

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Formal charge

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Indictment