The Victorian Court Hierarchy (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Court hierarchy meaning
Court hierarchy meaning
Courts ranked by case seriousness & complexity
Jurisdiction definition
Jurisdiction definition
Lawful authority of court to decide cases
Original jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Power to hear case for first time
Appellate jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Power to hear case on appeal
Magistrates' Court in hierarchy
Magistrates' Court in hierarchy
Bottom - handles less serious matters
Supreme Court Vic divisions
Supreme Court Vic divisions
Trial Division & Court of Appeal
Appellant
Appellant
Party who lodges an appeal
Respondent
Respondent
Other party in appeal (not appellant)
Leave (in appeals)
Leave (in appeals)
Permission from higher court to proceed with appeal
Prosecutor appeal of acquittal
Prosecutor appeal of acquittal
Not allowed - protects double jeopardy