The Judge and Magistrate (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Court where summary offences are heard
Court where summary offences are heard
Magistrates' Court
Court(s) where indictable offences are heard
Court(s) where indictable offences are heard
County Court or Supreme Court
Magistrate eligibility: education + experience
Magistrate eligibility: education + experience
Law degree + 8 years as a lawyer
Apprehended bias definition
Apprehended bias definition
Fair observer might believe judge isn't impartial
What does 'recuse' mean for a judge
What does 'recuse' mean for a judge
Judge withdraws from a case
Hearsay evidence definition
Hearsay evidence definition
Witness relies on another's statement about what they didn't see
Who decides guilt in Magistrates' Court
Who decides guilt in Magistrates' Court
Magistrate (sole responsibility)
Who decides guilt in County/Supreme Court
Who decides guilt in County/Supreme Court
Jury (not the judge)
Victim impact statement purpose
Victim impact statement purpose
Victims describe harm suffered from the offence
Community correction order (CCO)
Community correction order (CCO)
Non-custodial sanction served in community with conditions