Are court records public in North Carolina?

Are court records public in North Carolina?

Information about criminal cases in the North Carolina court system can be accessed by visiting a public, self-service terminal located at a clerk of court’s office in any county.

What power does a judge have in court?

In common-law legal systems such as the one used in the United States, judges have the power to punish misconduct occurring within a courtroom, to punish violations of court orders, and to enforce an order to make a person refrain from doing something.

How a judge decides a case?

Trials in criminal and civil cases are generally conducted the same way. After all the evidence has been presented and the judge has explained the law related to the case to a jury, the jurors decide the facts in the case and render a verdict. If there is no jury, the judge makes a decision on the case.

What are the 4 steps in deciding a case?

Terms in this set (9)

• Each lawyer submits a brief.
• 1st lawyer argues case for 30 minutes.
• 2nd lawyer argued for 30 minutes.
• A vote is taken.
• At least 6 justices must be present.
• Unanimous.
• Majority.
• Concurring.

How do courts make decisions?

Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments and make decisions on cases granted certiorari. They are usually cases in controversy from lower appeals courts. The court receives between 7,000 and 8,000 petitions each term and hears oral arguments in about 80 cases.

How long does it take for the Supreme Court to decide a case?

about six weeks

How does the Supreme Court come to a decision?

The Justices use the “Rule of Four” to decide if they will take the case. If four of the nine Justices feel the case has value, they will issue a writ of certiorari. These cases usually come from the federal courts of appeal, but the Court does sometimes hear appeals from the state Supreme Courts as well.

How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear?

The U.S. Supreme Court decides to hear a case based on at least four of the nine Justices of the Supreme Court agreeing to grant the Petition for Certiorari. If four Justices agree to grant the petition, the Supreme Court will consider the case.

What two types of cases go directly to the Supreme Court?

‘Original Jurisdiction’ Under Article III, Section II of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over rare but important cases involving disputes between the states, and/or cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers.

What does habeas corpus mean?

A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person’s imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody.

Why are the Article 3 courts special?

Article III, Section II of the Constitution establishes the jurisdiction (legal ability to hear a case) of the Supreme Court. The Court has original jurisdiction (a case is tried before the Court) over certain cases, e.g., suits between two or more states and/or cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers.

What is Certiorarified mandamus?

A case might be rescinded due to application of certiorari and may end up getting decided by following the due process of law because of a subsequent issuance of mandamus. This kind of writ is known as certiorarified mandamus.