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Georgia’s Judicial Branch

Georgia’s Judicial Branch. The purpose of rules is to regulate how we interact with one another and manage conflict Interpret the state constitution Protect legal rights of citizens Enforce the laws of the state.

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Georgia’s Judicial Branch

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  1. Georgia’s Judicial Branch

  2. The purpose of rules is to regulate how we interact with one another and manage conflict Interpret the state constitution Protect legal rights of citizens Enforce the laws of the state

  3. Originally the court was just a room where a person went to seek justice or fairness- in settling a dispute

  4. State Judicial Branch Made up of 7different levels of courts A. appellate-level courts (handle appeals from lower courts) supreme court court of appeals B. trial-level courts 1. superior 3. juvenile 5. magistrate 2. state 4. probate The courts interpret the laws made by the legislative branch Each state has its own court system

  5. Appellate Courts Includes: Supreme Court of Georgia highest court in Georgia 7 justices no jury Court of Appeals 12 judges no jury

  6. Court of Appeals and Superior Courts do not hold trials- they review decisions made by trial courts to determine if the decisions were fair.

  7. Courts at the local level Municipal and special courts

  8. Supreme CourtHighest court in Georgia 7 supreme court judges elected by popular vote serve 6 year term Judges elect a chief justice among themselves If position becomes open governor can appoint one

  9. Supreme Court Review cases: • titles to land • Wills • Divorce • Alimony • Death penalty They have the final authority in matters of law for the state

  10. Trial Courts

  11. Magistrate courts (elected or appointed) small claims ($15,00), bad checks, minor arrest, search warrants, county ordinances violations, no jury Probate Courts (elected) wills, marriages, appointment of guardians, may have a jury Juvenile courts (appointed by superior court judges) delinquent children under 17 deprived children under 18, juvenile traffic cases no jury State courts (elected) misdemeanor violations, traffic and civil cases judge and jury Superior courts (elected) any civil or criminal case, felonies, juvenile serious cases, titles to land , judge and jury

  12. Quick quiz • Which is the highest court in Georgia? a. State court b. Superior Court c. Supreme Court 2. Which court does not have a jury a. State court c. Superior court b. Juvenile court 3.Which court can hear almost any civil or criminal case? a. Probate court c. Magistrate court b. Superior court

  13. Quick quiz 4. Which court has 12 judges? a. Supreme court b. Juvenile court c. Court of appeals 5. If you got a bad check from someone, which court would help you? a. Magistrate court b. Supreme court c. Juvenile court

  14. Quick quiz 6. Which court handles wills and other administrative matters? a. Magistrate court b. State court c. Probate court 7. A misdemeanor like trespassing would be handled by which court? a. Court of Appeals b. Probate court c. State court

  15. Criminal and Civil Criminal Person has committed a crime Divided into 2 groups

  16. Civil Cases Courts settle disputes between two or more persons or groups Citizenship, property rights, contract, marriages, divorce, child custody, inheritance

  17. Quick Quiz Quick Quiz • Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case? a. accused b. defendant c. plaintiff d. state

  18. Quick Quiz • Who has the burden of proof in a civil case? a. accused b. Defendant c. Plaintiff d. state

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