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Which legal term describes court cases to which the public are not allowed be present?
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Can the public access criminal records?
Yes, in most cases criminal records are public information and can be accessed through government agencies or online databases. However, some sensitive information may be restricted depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the offense.
What describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding new cases?
precedent
Are legal statutes allowed in civil cases?
Of course, civil cases are still legal cases.
What describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?
Using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases is known as precedent. This concept is fundamental in common law legal systems where past decisions by higher courts serve as authoritative guidance for current and future cases. Precedent helps ensure consistency, predictability, and fairness in the legal system.
Why would a court record not be allowed to be view in public records?
Not ALL court records are documents readily available to the public. For instance: Proceedings in juvenile cases. Family court cases in which the custody of minor children is bitterly fought over. Criminal cases in which the names of confidential informants or undercoover operatives are named. Civil cases where sensitive commercial information is disclosed. Etc, etc. Judges have the authority to seal such court records for good reason, to keep their contents from being disclosed in the media or to the general public.
What is public interest?
cases filed by individuals on matters of public interest
No oxygen is present?
Oxygen is present because you can breath it, and it is all around us, but you can not see it. So in some cases it isn't present, but in most it is present.
What has the author Irston R Barnes written?
Irston R. Barnes has written: 'Cases on public utility regulation' -- subject(s): Cases, Public utilities, Rates
Are telephonic hearings allowed in child support cases-?
Generally, no. However they may be allowed in extraordinary circumstances. You need to call or visit your local family court to inquire.
What describes the supreme courts ability to review court cases?
Judicial review
Which of these describes the rate of new HIV cases being reported?
Increasing daily
Describes a group with the power to judge cases outside of the court system?
An arbitrator
