The Local Court
Across
- 2. the person making the claim(9)
- 4. A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident such as death(7)
- 5. also referred to as the magistrates court(10)
- 7. serious criminal offense that requires a formal written charge and a preliminary hearing; typically tried before a judged and are subject to greater penalty(18)
- 10. Judicial officer appointed to hear and determine civil and criminal matters in the local court(10)
- 12. the power of a court depending on its geographic area, the matters that can be decided and the remedies able to be sought(12)
- 13. rule of conduct and ethics that guide people(3)
- 14. this person assists the judicial officer(12)
- 15. when both parties put their agreement in writing and each party signs the agreement(12)
Down
- 1. case to decide whether the person charged is guilty of the crime(13)
- 3. this is where the public sits(7)
- 6. the person who is defending the claim(9)
- 7. putting someone in gaol as lawful punishment(12)
- 8. dispute between individuals, companies, associations or government agencies(10)
- 9. Criminal offenses that can be dealt with by a judge without a judge and do not require preliminary hearing(14)
- 11. a person who has seen an event occur(7)