It depends on the how the jurisdiction's local court system is set up to handle traffic offense cases. In some instances these type cases are heard by Justices of the Peace, Magistrates, Municipal court judges or even County judges. Many jurisdictions have a specail Traffic COurt established that does nothing but hear traffic cases.
For "minor" civil disputes, most states have established small claims courts or small claims divisions within their court systems. These typically have jurisdiction to hear matters up to a certain specified maximum amount. This amount will vary from state to state.
For "minor" criminal and quasi criminal matters there are usually municipal courts that hear traffic offenses, petty disorderly persons and disorderly persons offenses brought by the government or filed by private persons.
Check your particular state's court system to see exactly how it handles each type of claim as procedures vary widely.
It depends on the court system. Most systems have some sort of magistrate or small claims court for civil disputes under a certain dollar amount.
It depends on the jurisdiction. Most states have some kind of small claims or magistrate court for this purpose.
Yes, but only because they are a minor not because you are going to get in trouble or have charges against you.
petition the court in your area
You would need to sue the parents or legal guardian of the minor in the proper court of venue, if you win and are awarded a judgment, generally a judgment can by executed against the property of the losing defendant(s). Bear in mind that depending on the specific circumstances, most states have a specific amount that can be recovered in lawsuits naming minor defendant and their parent(s) or guardian, ususally making it a small claims case.
If the court does not wave the minor to adult court the judge con only give the minor four years. until that person is 21. STATED BY AUTHOR
a court ordered itA. the minor consentedB. the parents consentedC. the court ordered itD. the child was a rape victimThe answer to this question is C.Generally, neither a minor nor parents may consent to sterilization, transplants, experimental medical care, or refusal or withholding of treatment with out a court order.Found on page 77 in the Law, liability, and Ethics Text Book
Minors from newborn to age 18 are considered in custody disputes in court. Once a "minor" has turned 18, he or she is legally considered an adult, and therefore no longer is considered a "minor."
District Court: District courts are the lowest level of federal courts in the United States and handle a wide range of civil cases, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, and employment discrimination cases. State Superior Court: State superior courts have general jurisdiction over civil cases and handle a variety of civil matters, including divorce and child custody disputes, property disputes, and breach of contract cases. Small Claims Court: Small claims courts are typically more informal and handle civil cases involving small amounts of money, usually under a specified limit, such as $5,000. These courts provide an accessible and efficient way for individuals to resolve minor civil disputes without the need for expensive legal representation.
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yes you can sue for a small claims if the offender is at minor age
The role of the Local Court is to hear matters for damages of amounts less than $40,000.00. The Local Court also hears disputes involving tenants, fences, some family law matters, summary offences, indictable offences, committal hearings and traffic offences. This includes: a) Civil and criminal claims- b) DUI's c) assaults d) debt recovery e) neighbourhood disputes f) AVO's and g) Minor drug offences.
Probably none, if any, just some minor border disputes.
Minor offences typically go to a lower court, such as a municipal court or a magistrate's court. These courts handle less serious criminal or civil cases, and their jurisdiction varies depending on the region or country. They often handle traffic violations, minor infractions, or misdemeanors.
Generally, that would be a district court judge. That would be a probable cause hearing. If there is a need to appeal, it can be moved to superior court, and you can have a jury trial. However, if you go to superior court with a minor offense, and you are found guilty there too, you will likely do some time. When it comes to small claims court (evictions and money owed), it is usually a magistrate who presides as the "judge." Another facet is that while the judges on television courtrooms are real judges, and one even a former state supreme court justice, it really isn't court in the usual sense, but binding arbitration.
A ward of the court means a person, usually a minor who is a responsibility of the court. The court will usually appoint someone to care for her or him.
the parents of the minor can have a warrant out for their arrest
Magistrates typically have two types of major functions: to preside in court hearings for bail bonds, or to preside in minor civil and criminal actions, generally small claims court or in criminal proceedings with minimal maximum penalties. In bond court a magistrate has the right to decide if there is enough probable cause to send the case to its proper court of jurisdiction, and to assign any reasonable bail according to the law.
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