Chapter 11 Flashcards
(17 cards)
Responsible for safeguarding the rights of the accused, as well as the interests of the public, in the administration of justice
Arbiters
Appoint and evaluate court personnel, plus control cases flow, record keeping and budgeting requests
Administrators
Judges at general level
Arbiters and administrators
Friend of the court brief. filed by someone who has a interest in the outcome of the case
Amicus curiae
How are federal judges selected?
Appointed by president and confirmed by the senate
Governor appoints a judge and then in the next election that judge will stand for retainment
Missouri plan
Government lawyer and chief law enforcement in the community
Prosecutors
Idea that a prosecutor use two bosses, of will and justice
Prosecutors dilemma
More of law enforcement figure rather than a check on police
Trial counsel for the police
Give legal advice so arrest will stand up in court
House the counsel for the police
Enforcing laws of due process to ensure that police act in accordance with the law and respect the laws of defendants
Representative of the court
Make decisions that are responsive to local opinion,potential problems of politics
Elected official
Prosecutors high level of discretion
High level of autonomy
Low visibility of decisions
Lack of supervision
State will provide attorney for you
Indigent
Private attorney appointed by judge to represent indigent defendants on a case by case basis
Assigned counsel
Private attorney or law firm enter into agreement with court to provide counsel to defendants
Contract system
Criminal defender and state employee that represents indigent defendants
Public defender
