Question 1

The preliminary hearing occurs in open court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_________ occurs when a prosecutor is assigned to the case from initial appearance through disposition and works with the police, community, and other agencies to secure convictions and solve the problems that led to the criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vertical prosecution
B)   Procedural justice
C)   Community prosecution
D)   Preventive detentionE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Community courts seek to use the justice system and its coercive control to ensure that drug offenders receive the treatment necessary to prevent future crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A court of limited jurisdiction typically is constrained to hearing only minor cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In only about 5 percent of cases does the grand jury go against the wishes of the prosecutor and issue a "no bill," or fail to indict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Criminal Courts

A court of limited jurisdiction typically is constrained to hearing only minor cases.

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The preliminary hearing occurs in open court.

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In only about 5 percent of cases does the grand jury go against the wishes of the prosecutor and issue a "no bill," or fail to indict.

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Community courts seek to use the justice system and its coercive control to ensure that drug offenders receive the treatment necessary to prevent future crime.

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_________ occurs when a prosecutor is assigned to the case from initial appearance through disposition and works with the police, community, and other agencies to secure convictions and solve the problems that led to the criminal behavior.

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Exam 7: The Criminal Courts

A court of limited jurisdiction typically is constrained to hearing only minor cases.

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The preliminary hearing occurs in open court.

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In only about 5 percent of cases does the grand jury go against the wishes of the prosecutor and issue a "no bill," or fail to indict.

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Community courts seek to use the justice system and its coercive control to ensure that drug offenders receive the treatment necessary to prevent future crime.

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_________ occurs when a prosecutor is assigned to the case from initial appearance through disposition and works with the police, community, and other agencies to secure convictions and solve the problems that led to the criminal behavior.

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