The Victorian Courts (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Two main roles of Victorian courts in criminal cases
Two main roles of Victorian courts in criminal cases
Determine guilt and impose sanctions
Original jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Power to hear a case for the first time
Appellate jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Power to hear a case on appeal
How summary offences are determined
How summary offences are determined
By magistrate at a hearing (no jury)
How indictable offences are determined
How indictable offences are determined
By jury at a trial in County or Supreme Court
Purpose of committal hearing
Purpose of committal hearing
Decide if sufficient evidence to support conviction at trial
What County Court cannot hear
What County Court cannot hear
Treason, murder, attempted murder, certain conspiracies
Court of Appeal's original jurisdiction
Court of Appeal's original jurisdiction
None - only hears appeals
Children's Court age range
Children's Court age range
10-17 years at time of offence
What Coroners Court investigates
What Coroners Court investigates
Unexpected deaths and fires