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The Arizona State Court System

The Arizona State Court System. Jurisdiction. State and Local Laws federal system allows states to deal with crime in a variety of ways Civil cases: between two parties Criminal cases: between an individual and the state. State Court Systems. Minor Courts

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The Arizona State Court System

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  1. The Arizona State Court System

  2. Jurisdiction • State and Local Laws • federal system allows states to deal with crime in a variety of ways • Civil cases: between two parties • Criminal cases: between an individual and the state

  3. State Court Systems • Minor Courts • civil cases dealing with less than $2,500 • criminal cases with jail sentence less than 1 year • justice of the peace • Superior Court • Civil suits over $2,500 • Felony cases • Juvenile Courts • In Re Gault

  4. Criminal Justice System State Police Forces • highway patrol units • provide special services for local police departments • Appellate Courts • new evidence has been found • the original trial was unfair • state law is unconstitutional • State Supreme Court • Chooses whether or not to hear a case • interprets state’s constitution and laws • highest appellate court in the state

  5. Procedures in Criminal Cases • Arrest • Misdemeanor: minor offense • Felony: serious crime • Lawyers • Prosecution (district attorney) • brings charges against the defendant • Defense Attorney • public defenders- government paid lawyer • Preliminary Hearing • the state files charges against the suspect • judge decides on bail

  6. Arraignment defendant comes before a judge who reads the charges defendant pleads guilt or not guilty Indictment by Grand Jury determines if there is sufficient evidence to hold the person Procedures in Criminal Cases • Trial • bench trial- judge hears case and renders a decision • plea bargaining- plead guilty for a lesser charges (no trial)

  7. Procedures in Criminal Cases • Sentencing • Fine • Jail • Restitution: pay back the victim • Probation • Combination of above • mandatory sentencing: required terms of imprisonment for certain types of crimes

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