The Victorian Courts (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which court is the lowest in the Victorian court hierarchy?
Which court is the lowest in the Victorian court hierarchy?
Magistrates' Court
What are the two main roles of Victorian courts in criminal cases?
What are the two main roles of Victorian courts in criminal cases?
Determine guilt & impose sanction
Who determines guilt for summary offences in the Magistrates' Court?
Who determines guilt for summary offences in the Magistrates' Court?
A magistrate at a hearing
What is the purpose of a committal hearing?
What is the purpose of a committal hearing?
Decide if sufficient evidence exists
What is original jurisdiction?
What is original jurisdiction?
Power to hear a case for first time
Which offences can the County Court NOT hear?
Which offences can the County Court NOT hear?
Murder & treason
Does the Court of Appeal have original jurisdiction?
Does the Court of Appeal have original jurisdiction?
No, it only hears appeals
What age range does the Children's Court criminal division handle?
What age range does the Children's Court criminal division handle?
10-17 years (under 19 at proceedings)
What is the Coroners Court's role?
What is the Coroners Court's role?
Investigative (not determine guilt)
Which is a weakness of courts relating to appeals?
Which is a weakness of courts relating to appeals?
Right to appeal is not automatic