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Courts

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms
    3. Critical Thinking Questions
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  2. Court Jurisdictions
    1. Jurisdiction Based on the Function of the Court
    2. Jurisdiction Based on Subject Matter
    3. Jurisdiction Based on the Seriousness of the Case
    4. Jurisdiction Based on the Court’s Authority
    5. Jurisdiction Based on Location
    6. Licenses and Attributions for Court Jurisdictions
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  3. Structure of the Dual Court Systems
    1. The Federal Court System
      1. Selection of Judges
      2. Types of Cases Heard
      3. Dig Deeper
    2. U.S. Supreme Court
      1. Changes to the U.S. Supreme Court
      2. Diversity in the Supreme Court
      3. Landmark Supreme Court Decisions
    3. U.S. Courts of Appeal
    4. U.S. District Courts
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Structure of the Dual Court Systems
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  4. Structure of the Courts: State Courts
    1. Licenses and Attributions for Structure of the Courts: State Courts
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  5. State Trial Courts and the Principle of Orality
    1. Principle of Orality
    2. Licenses and Attributions for State Trial Courts and the Principle of Orality
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  6. The Appellate Process
    1. Standards of Review
    2. Licenses and Attributions for The Appellate Process
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  7. Courtroom Workgroup: Judges and Court Staff
    1. Trial Judges
      1. Trial Judge Selection and Qualifications
    2. Judicial Clerk, Law Clerk, and Judicial Assistants
    3. Bailiffs
    4. Jury Clerk
    5. Court Clerks and Staff
    6. Scheduling Clerk
    7. Licenses and Attributions for Courtroom Players: Judges and Court Staff
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  8. Courtroom Workgroup: Prosecutors
    1. Prosecutor’s Function
    2. State Prosecuting Attorney
    3. Federal Prosecuting Attorney
    4. Selection and Qualifications of Prosecutors
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Courtroom Players: Prosecutors
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  9. Courtroom Workgroup: Defense Attorneys
    1. Functions of Defense Attorneys
    2. Privately Retained Defense Attorneys
    3. Court-Appointed Attorney
    4. The Right to Counsel in Federal Trials
    5. The Right to Counsel in State Courts
    6. Effective Assistance of Counsel
    7. Waiving Counsel
    8. Licenses and Attributions for Courtroom Workgroup: Defense Attorneys
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  10. When Does a Defendant Have the Right to Assistance of an Attorney?
    1. Critical Stages of Criminal Justice Process
    2. During Other Proceedings
    3. During Probation and Parole Revocation Hearings
    4. Licenses and Attributions for When Does a Defendant Have the Right to Assistance of an Attorney?
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  11. Conclusion
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Review of Key Terms
    3. Self-Comprehension Check
    4. Review of Critical Thinking Questions
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
  12. References

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