The Local Court

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Across
  1. 2. the person making the claim(9)
  2. 4. A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident such as death(7)
  3. 5. also referred to as the magistrates court(10)
  4. 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)
  5. 10. Judicial officer appointed to hear and determine civil and criminal matters in the local court(10)
  6. 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)
  7. 13. rule of conduct and ethics that guide people(3)
  8. 14. this person assists the judicial officer(12)
  9. 15. when both parties put their agreement in writing and each party signs the agreement(12)
Down
  1. 1. case to decide whether the person charged is guilty of the crime(13)
  2. 3. this is where the public sits(7)
  3. 6. the person who is defending the claim(9)
  4. 7. putting someone in gaol as lawful punishment(12)
  5. 8. dispute between individuals, companies, associations or government agencies(10)
  6. 9. Criminal offenses that can be dealt with by a judge without a judge and do not require preliminary hearing(14)
  7. 11. a person who has seen an event occur(7)