Act in a similar fashion to the Magistrates’ Court system in England and Wales.
Justices of the peace
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The sheriff (judge) determines guilt or innocence as well as presiding over the trial. They can impose a custodial sentence of up to one year and impose a fine of up to £10,000.
Sheriff and Summary
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Case are heard by the sheriff and a jury of fifteen jurors (members of the public). A sheriff court can impose a custodial sentence of up to five years.
Sheriff and jury
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This deals with the most serious cases such as: murder, **** ands armed robbery. Cases are presided over by a single judge and tried by a jury of fifteen people.
The high court
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This hears appeals on points of law in case of major public importance.
UK supreme Court
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This hears appeals on points of law in criminal and civil cases from all courts.
The Court of Appeal
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This hears complex or important civil cases and appeals from county court.
The High Court
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Hears a wide range of civil actions including small claims and family cases.
County Courts
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Hears all the serious criminal cases.
The Crown Court
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They hear less serious criminal cases, cases involving juveniles and civil and family cases
Magistrates' Courts (including Youth Courts and Family Proceedings)
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They investigate unexplained deaths
Coroners' Court
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They enforce civil judgements.
The Enforcement of Judgements Office
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The sheriff (judge) determines guilt or innocence as well as presiding over the trial. They can impose a custodial sentence of up to one year and impose a fine of up to £10,000.
Back
Sheriff and Summary
Card 3
Front
Case are heard by the sheriff and a jury of fifteen jurors (members of the public). A sheriff court can impose a custodial sentence of up to five years.
Back
Card 4
Front
This deals with the most serious cases such as: murder, **** ands armed robbery. Cases are presided over by a single judge and tried by a jury of fifteen people.
Back
Card 5
Front
This hears appeals on points of law in case of major public importance.
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