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Judic. Branch Vocab

Judicial Branch Vocabulary Terms

TermDefinition
Arrest to hold or seize under the authority of law
Accused someone who is charged with a crime in a court of law
Appeal to ask a higher court to review an earlier decision
Appellate the authority to hear an appeal of a decision of another court
Arraignment a hearing in which a suspect is charged with a crime and pleads guilty or not guilty
Bail money paid to the court by an accussed person to guarantee that they will show up for the trial
Circuit Court court of appeals in the federal court system
Civil Case cases dealing with disputes between individuals; usually involving property or money
Compensation something received as an equivalent for debt, loss, or injury
Criminal Law the group of laws that tell which acts are crimes, how the accused person should be tried in court, and how crimes should be punished.
Defendant a person who is accused of a crime or being sued
District Court the trial courts in the federal system
Due Process a process by which the government must treat accused persons fairly according to rules established by law.
Felony a serious crime such as robbery or murder
Indictment A formal charge issued by a grand jury that names the suspect and states the charges against the suspect.
Judicial Review the Supreme Court’s power to overturn any law or executive action that it decides is in conflict with the Constitution.
Jurisdiction the right to hear a case
Juvenile a person under the age of 18
Misdemeanor a relatively minor crime such as shoplifting
Plaintiff person or group that files a lawsuit in a civil case
Plea statement by the accused stating whether they are guilty or not guilty
Probable Cause reasonable belief that a crime has been committed
Prosecution a government body that brings a charge against the accused in criminal law
Verdict the decision of a judge or jury
Warrant A legal document issued by a court, giving police permission to make an arrest, seizure, or a search.
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