CJC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Fourth Amendment To The United States Constitution, Nonpartisanism, Due Process
26 Oct 2016
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State courts deal with matters of individual state violations. Native american tribal constitute a third in several states. Create hierarchical and centralized court structure with administrative responsibility held by a chief justice and a court of last resort. Creating a separate civil service personnel system run by a state court administrator. Manage the court, budget, schedule, building, alternative courts. At state level judges can be appointed selected or elected. Stages meant to move defendant through or filter them out. Fifth and fourth amendments- due process for all accused. Small percentage of cases actually go to trial. Bail shall not be excessive or used as punishment. Bail is based upon seriousness of crime and past criminal record. Five states offer 10% bail in cash through their courts. Defendant receives 90% of money back upon appearance in court. Citations are beginning to be used for more serious offenses. Bail reform concerned with public safety and stopping crime.
