Law & Public Safety Unit 4 Court Procedures

What is the primary purpose of federal courts?

• Ensure that federal laws are interpreted and enforced uniformly across the nation

• Address the unique legal needs of their communities

• Focus on local ordinances and minor offenses

• Handle only civil cases

Which type of cases do state courts typically handle?

• Immigration and bankruptcy

• Traffic violations and petty crimes

• Family matters, criminal cases, and contracts

• Federal law disputes

What is a writ?

• A formal document that notifies an individual of a lawsuit

• A court order that compels a person to appear in court

• A formal written order issued by a court, judge, or government agency

• A legal document that charges an individual with an offense

What is the role of a defendant in a lawsuit?

• To notify an individual of a lawsuit

• To be the party named in a lawsuit

• To issue a court order

• To charge an individual with an offense

Who are the parties involved in a civil court case?

• Government entity & Defendant

• Plaintiff & Defendant

• Prosecutor & Defendant

• Judge & Jury

What is the outcome of a civil court case?

• Punishment/loss of freedoms

• Monetary Settlement

• Community Service

• Imprisonment

Who can testify about the defendant's reputation and behavior?

• Expert Witness

• Lay Witness

• Judge

• Prosecutor

Which process involves a prosecutor?

• Arrest Warrant

• Grand Jury

• Both

• Neither

What information is collected during the booking process?

• Employment history

• Personal information, fingerprints, DNA sample

• School records

• Medical history

What is checked during a background check at the jail?

• Financial status

• Outstanding warrants and previous criminal behavior

• Social media activity

• Employment history