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What is the role of the judicial officer in state criminal cases?
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The judge is responsible for the orderly conduct of the trial, making rulings on motions and objections to procedures before, during and after trial, charging the jury on the law that applies to the case, and entering a judgment based on the jury verdict. Sometimes the judge also decides the case all on his or her own if there is no jury (a situation known as a bench trial).
In appellate matters, the judge is responsible to review the record of the trial on appeal and make determinations whether there were any errors at trial that would render a verdict/judgment incorrect. The judge either affirms, reverses or reverses and remands the matter to the trial court for rehearing consistent with the appellate court's ruling.
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At the state level who is the top legal officer responsible for both civil and criminal cases?
The Attorney General.
What is the most of the more important civil and criminal cases are heard in?
Most criminal cases are heard in the state trial courts. By comparison, the federal courts hear relatively few criminal cases (only 78,428 in 2010), many related to illegal immigration, whereas the state courts, combined, try more than a million criminal cases per year. A report published by the Bureau of Judicial Statistics estimated 1,132,290 criminal cases were filed in state courts in 2006 (the most recent year for which aggregate statistics are available).
Where are the majority of cases heard?
Most criminal cases are heard in the state trial courts. By comparison, the federal courts hear relatively few criminal cases (only 78,428 in 2010), many related to illegal Immigration, whereas the state courts, combined, try more than a million criminal cases per year. A report published by the Bureau of Judicial Statistics estimated 1,132,290 criminal cases were filed in state courts in 2006 (the most recent year for which aggregate statistics are available).
What dies the judicial branch do on the state level?
At the state level, the judicial branch does many things. There are district courts in each district of a state, and a state supreme court, usually located in the capital city. They handle a myriad of lawsuits and criminal cases.
What are examples of criminal cases handled by state courts?
Robbery and assault are two examples of criminal cases handled by state courts.
Which one Virginia court tries both civil and criminal cases for adults?
That would be the lowest level court in the state judicial system usually known as Circuit Courts.
What are the fuctions of Maine's Judicial branch?
Along with the Governor's office and the Maine Legislature, the Maine Judicial Branch is one of the three branches (executive, legislative and judicial) of Maine state government. Its responsibility is to operate the court system in Maine.There are four types of court within the Maine Judicial Branch. The Supreme Judicial Court is the 'court of last resort' in Maine, meaning the court that makes the final decision on questions of state law. The two trial courts are the Superior Court, which handles all jury cases, felony criminal cases and major civil cases, and the District Court, which handles family, misdemeanor criminal, juvenile, small claims and traffic cases. A separate Probate Court handles cases involving wills, guardianships and estate matters.
Do criminal cases make up a majority of all cases filed in state courts?
Yes. Criminal cases far outnumber civil cases.
What ar two examples of criminal cases handled by state courts?
Robbery and assault are two examples of criminal cases handled by state courts.
What is the appeal process for criminal cases in Washington State?
The next level of appeals for criminal cases prosecuted by the state would be the State Court of Appeals and after that, if you didn't like their decision, the State Supreme Court.
At what level of the judicial system are most criminal offenses tried?
State Circuit Court.
Where do all criminal cases start?
Charges are filed with the U.S. Attorney's Office - prosecuted in one of the U.S. DIstrict Courts spread around the country. If the case is appealed it goes to the U.S. Court of Appeals for that particular judicial district - if the case is appealed further, it is forwarded to the Supreme Court of the US for their consideration. The US Supreme Court is the end of the line for the federal system.
