BOUND OVER The District Court’s decision to transfer a felony case to Circuit Court after the District Court has conducted a preliminary examination or a waiver of the examination.
CIRCUIT COURT The felony trial court. If the case is a felony case, then Circuit Court will be the Court where either the Judge accepts a guilty plea or a trial is held to determine the disposition of the case. If a felony case goes to jury trial, then 12 jurors will be selected to hear the evidence and return a verdict of either guilty or not guilty.
COMPLAINT The written document which specifies the criminal charge.
DEFENDANT The person charged with the crime.
DISPOSITION HEARING Court proceeding in which a juvenile offender is sentenced. The court decides placement, counseling, or other remedial actions to be taken. This may include placing the person under the close supervision of a probation officer.
DISPOSITIONAL REVIEW A hearing to review a juvenile offender's progress and compliance with a disposition order.
DISTRICT COURT The misdemeanor trial court. If the case is a misdemeanor case, then the District Court will be the Court where either the Judge accepts a guilty plea or a trial is held to determine the disposition of the case. If a misdemeanor case goes to jury trial, then 6 jurors will be selected to hear the evidence and return a verdict of either guilty or not guilty.
FAMILY DIVISION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
The juvenile trial court and/or trial court where child abuse or neglect cases are litigated. If the case is a juvenile case or child abuse or neglect case, then the Family Division of the Circuit Court will be the Court where either the Judge accepts a guilty plea or a trial is held to determine the outcome of the case. If a juvenile felony case goes to trial then 12 jurors will hear the evidence and return a verdict of either guilty or not guilty. If it is a misdemeanor case, then 6 jurors will hear the evidence and return a verdict of either guilty or not guilty.
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