Part A For the purpose of the report‚i visited Crown court and magistrate court.The court visit was for student to understand more of English court system.The report will create a reflective discussion on future legal studies. Part B The Lay Magistrates also known as justices of peace‚are judges that serve in magistrate courts .Magistrates do not have legal training or qualifications.In magistrate court‚ they sit by a bench of three or two.Magistrates are required to sit for at least 13 days/26
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Court History and Purpose Court History and Purpose Within the United States‚ the court system is the last stop in our judiciary system because it renders decision that can and will affect the lives of the citizens. This article will explain the role of the court and its purpose‚ identify the dual court system‚ illustrate the role that early legal codes‚ the common law‚ and precedent played in the development of courts‚ and also recognize the role of courts in criminal justice today. What is
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On my first visit to the Downing District Court Centre‚ I witnessed the arrest of a youthful “man in his 20s”‚ ’Sydney Downing Centre court placed in lockdown after machete scare’ (2016). However‚ I noticed various rules in how the policemen controlled the environment. When the young man made threats with his machete‚ the hierarchy and authority of the police was formally demonstrated through his arrest‚ as they handcuffed and locked him in the police van. This making me feel conscious of my own
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they are on duty. The Federal Courts are use for impeachment of a Public Official‚ disputes between two or more states‚ and Federal Courts have total jurisdiction over people filing bankruptcy in the U.S.. In my opinion‚ having total jurisdiction over people filing bankruptcy in the U.S. is most important role of Federal Courts. Many of people go to the Federal Courts to fight for their rights‚ and the Federal Courts has the ability to help them. All federal court judges are nominated by the President
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and the probation officer serving the drug court managed mixed caseloads of both drug court and non-drug court participants. ARI funding allows the probation officer and a contract defense attorney to focus solely on the needs of drug court offender. Evidence-based/promising practices in use: LSI-R assessment‚ cognitive-behavioral therapy‚ Thinking for a Change curriculum‚ drug court Target population and reduction goals: Knox County has operated a drug court since 2008. From 2007 to 2009‚ Knox County
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Court System Court System The United States Constitution is the uppermost law of our country and creates the federal system of government where federal and state governments distribute power. “The Constitution gives specific powers to the federal (national) government. All power not delegated to the federal government remains with the states. Each of the fifty states has its own state constitution and governmental structure” ("Federal Judicial Center"‚ 2011). The United States Court system
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juvenile may be brought to a juvenile court and if the crime is more severe‚ an adult court may be more appropriate. The author will discuss the differences between adult and juvenile courts. Finally‚ it will discuss what can happen if juvenile courts are abolished and implications for young offenders. Compare and
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of resources were also a concern amongst drug court participants. They were grateful for the resources available through their drug court program but believed there could be more services and other support systems (Farole & Cissner‚ 2005; Goldkamp et al.‚ 2001). Some of those extra resources wanted by drug court participants were enhanced access to employment‚ job training‚ education‚ transportation and housing services. A good proportion of drug court participants or recent grads have difficulties
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Watching cases in family court in the past had peaked my interest in the restraining order process. Commissioner Blanco was in charge of the hearings for some of the domestic violence restraining orders so‚ I went to go see. When in the courtroom‚ I noticed they have a bailiff‚ which is rare to see in civil court. The petitioner wanted a permanent restraining order against her ex boyfriend. The petitioner had a dating relationship with the petitioner for three years. The respondent was not present
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Court Observation Report Kingston-Upon-Thames Crown Court The Crown Court was created by Courts Act 1971. The Crown Court of England and Wales is one of the constituent parts of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. It is the higher court of first instance in criminal cases. However‚ for some purposes the crown court is hierarchically subordinate to the High Court and its divisional Courts. The Crown Court also hears appeals against conviction and sentence from those convicted in the magistrates
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