Week 7 - Justice

Arrest And Booking

Person is arrested and placed in jail. A mugshot is taken

Initial Appearance

The defendant appears before a judge and charges are read. Bail is set.

Arraignment And Plea

Once indicted, at this hearing, the formal charges are read to defendant. Then The defendant will plea guilty or not guilty.

Criminal Trial

Jury selection ( 12 peers), are selected, opening statements ( the state and defense give statements to the jury, evidence presented (both sides), closing statements, jury vote (juries gather privately and review), verdict, sentencing, and appeal.

Sentencing And Appeal

Sentencing is when the judge sentences the defendant, and an appeal is when the defendant feels that their trial was not fair or something was missed and they appeal their case to GA’s appellate courts.

Delinquent Behavior

Juvenile behavior that would be considered a crime if an adult did it

Unruly Behavior

Juvenile behavior that wouldn’t be considered a crime if an adult did it.

Rights Of Juvenile Offenders

The right to: two phone calls, to not self-incriminate themselves and be educated on it, to have their parents contacted immediately and be present before questioning, to have their name and/or picture be made public, and to not be placed with adult offenders.

Juvenile Intake Process

An intake officer investigates the complaint to determine if probable cause exists, then decides whether to dismiss the charges, release the juvenile to their parents, handle the case through informal adjustment, or detain the juvenile for a formal hearing.

Adjudication And Disposition

Adjudication hearing is where a judge determines guilt or innocence, followed by disposition determining the appropriate consequences.

County Government

A regional level of government that administers local affairs and services, including law enforcement, education, and public health.

Municipal Government

A local level of government that manages city or town affairs, including public services, zoning, and local ordinances.

Special Purpose Government

A government entity created for a specific purpose, such as school districts or transit authorities, providing services tailored to the needs of a community.

Ad Valorem Tax

A tax based on the assessed value of an item, typically real estate, which funds local services and government operations.

Local Government Funding And Spending

Refers to the financial resources allocated to local governments, primarily through taxes, grants, and fees, to support public services and infrastructure.