| A | B |
|---|
| highest court | Supreme Court |
| highest court in Virginia | VA Supreme Court |
| jurisdiction | the extent of authority |
| appellate | of or pertaining to appeals |
| Circuit Courts | original jurisdiction for Felony criminal cases and for certain civil cases and Appellate cases from district courts |
| General District Courts | misdemeanors in civil cases involving lower dollar amounts |
| Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts | juvenile and family cases that deal with those under the age of 18 |
| How are supreme justices chosen | among the most respected judges, lawyers, and legal scholars in the country |
| Who chooses Supremem Court justices | the President appoints them and the Senate must approve them |
| What is the term of office for a Supreme Court Justice | for life or until they retire |
| First step in how the Supreme Court Works | selecting cases |
| Second step in how the Supreme Court Works | hearing arguments |
| Third step in how the Supreme Court Works | making decisions |
| Fourth step in how the Supreme Court Works | writing opinions |
| Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court | John Roberts |
| What is a criminal case | any action that causes harm to another person can be a criminal act |
| What is a civil case | a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation |
| First step in a criminal case | person may be arrested if law enforcement has prbable cause |
| Second step in a criminal case | the accused may be taken to jail or released on bond |
| Third step in a criminal case | the case proceeds to an arraignmnet where: probable cause is reviewed, attorney may be appointed for the defendant, and plea is entered |
| Fourth step in a criminal case | a court date is set and a trail is conducted |
| Fifth step in a criminal case | a guilty verdict can be appealed |
| Steps in a civil case | the plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation |
| Steps in a civil case | cases can be heard by a judge or a jury |
| Steps in a civil case | cases can be appealed |
| What is unique about juvenile cases | juveniles who commit crimes are usually tried and sentences in accordance with the laws of juvenile court |
