Court Jurisdiction: Criminal Courts (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does 'jurisdiction' refer to in the context of criminal courts?
What does 'jurisdiction' refer to in the context of criminal courts?
Legal authority to hear a type of case
What is the age limit for matters heard in the Children's Court?
What is the age limit for matters heard in the Children's Court?
Under 18 years old
What is original jurisdiction?
What is original jurisdiction?
Authority to hear a matter for first time
Who decides cases in the Local Court?
Who decides cases in the Local Court?
A magistrate without a jury
What is the purpose of committal proceedings?
What is the purpose of committal proceedings?
Determine if sufficient evidence exists
What does the Coroner's Court investigate?
What does the Coroner's Court investigate?
Deaths in unusual circumstances
Which serious offences can the District Court NOT hear?
Which serious offences can the District Court NOT hear?
Murder and treason
How many judges usually hear cases in the Court of Criminal Appeal?
How many judges usually hear cases in the Court of Criminal Appeal?
Three judges
What does the High Court require before hearing criminal appeals?
What does the High Court require before hearing criminal appeals?
Special leave to be granted
Who prosecutes Commonwealth criminal offences?
Who prosecutes Commonwealth criminal offences?
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions