Criminal Justice & Court Systems

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Across
  1. 2. __________ court systems settle disputes between two or more private parties
  2. 6. a tendency or inclination to favor one thing over another, often unfairly or prejudicially
  3. 7. ________ court systems involve the government bringing a suit against a party who has allegedly committed a crime
  4. 8. who goes first during opening statements in trial?
  5. 11. said to have taken place, but not proven
  6. 12. ___________ determines the defendants guilt
  7. 14. a specialized court that handles the legal process of validating a will, administering a deceased person's estate, and ensuring the proper distribution of assets to beneficiaries
  8. 15. legally defined area over which an agency has control or authority
  9. 16. person or group of people comprising an entity (bringing a group of people together)
  10. 17. the temporary release of a defendant while awaiting trial, often on the condition the defendant will pay a sum of money to guarantee their appearance in court
  11. 18. legal responsibility
Down
  1. 1. ____________ court systems are controlled by the federal government
  2. 3. official judgement stating the guilt or liability of the defendant concerning the issue in question
  3. 4. cases decided by a judge alone are known as what?
  4. 5. court order requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court or judge
  5. 9. a statement that a claim or criticism is not true
  6. 10. __________ court systems are ran by state governments
  7. 13. ___________ court systems are governed by cities, counties and other municipalities