The four trial stages

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Religion Clauses is connected to the lemon test because in order to ensure the correct ruling on the first amendments religion clause, a law has to go through a test. By protecting the religious clause through the test it is more unlikely to enhance a religion over the other. The establishment clause connects with religion clauses because it is the ruling the court goes to when congress or state government try to go against the religion clause by "establishing a religion."

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Involves the review of legal decisions by higher courts, usually after a lower court has made a decision, to assess the correctness of the decision.

Mental Health Court - Court inclusive for people who experience mental disorders.

The process of selecting jurrors, forensic psychologists offer their expertise through psychological evaluations.

Voir Dire - the process of lawyers deciding who is the best fit for a jury.

Prepetory Challenge - lawyers may reject jurrors they do not see fit.

The pretrial is the period after an arrest but before the trial. This stage is crucial in preparation for a trial. It includes charges being filed, bail decisions being made, and exchanging evidence.

Grand jury - body of citizens that examines the evidence and determines if it is enough to result in indictment.

Initial appearance - held within 24 hours of the arrest, unless offender is in jail, it is rescheduled.

Arrainment - An open ended reading in which the charges are read.

The four trial stages

Appelate Stage

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A document bearing the signatures of two parties with vested interests in the case, although they are not direct participants in the trial.

Disposition Stage

When a virdict faces the planitiff. Psychologists may be asked for their opinion.experstise on rehabilitation.

Presentence Investigation (PSI) - A document obtained by the court from a probation officer typically. Includes information about the offender’s family history, background, level of education, substance abuse, criminal history, and medical needs.

Court Types

Civil Court - Legal institution that determines disputes between individuals.

Criminal Court - Legal institution that determines the guilt or innocence of an individual.

Pretrial Stage

Trial Stage