CHAPTER TWO - Alta High School Law Enforcement Class



CHAPTER 5 VOCABULARY TEST - THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

NAME __________________________________________ DATE __________________

Match the vocabulary word with the appropriate definition:

1. Peremptory challenge _____ a. The matter can only be filed in one court

2. Incarceration _____ b. An order postponing a court’s proceedings

3. Original jurisdiction _____ c. Confinement in a jail or prison

4. Writ of certiorari _____ d. The person who files a complaint against another

5. Concurrent jurisdiction _____ e. The court in which a matter must first be filed.

6. Court of record _____ f. To separate from or hold aside

7. Exclusive jurisdiction _____ g. Temporary, for the time being

8. Continuance _____ h. A court whose proceedings are permanently recorded

9. Pro tempore _____ i. An order from a higher court for lower court records

10. Plaintiff _____ j. A formal decision or finding of the jury

11. Sequester _____ k. An order of the court to appear at a certain time

12. Voir dire examination _____ l. An act involving disrespect to the court

13. Summons _____ m. Two or more courts who share jurisdiction

14. Contempt of court _____ n. The questioning of possible jurors by judge, attorneys

15. Verdict _____ o. The right to reject prospective jurors without cause

16. Judge _____ p. A case brought against an accused person by the state

17. Defendant _____ q. Selected citizens who listen to a trial and give verdict

18. Jury _____ r. The lawyer who represents the defendant

19. Defense attorney _____ s. An appointed person who insures fairness during a trial

20. Criminal case _____ t. The accused in a criminal case

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