Describe the major emerging technologies—and the benefits of their use in the courts today
What will be an ideal response
• The Electronic File. Through electronic case filing, courts can realize dramatic increases in efficiency and reductions in related costs in clerical staff alone. Electronic filing also enables some court services such as the payment of fines and fees, collection of fines and penalties, providing case information and documents to the public, and jury management to be centralized or regionalized for improved efficiency and service. In addition, an electronic case file enables a court to better distribute its workload across the system.
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a. Appellate jurisdiction b. Hierarchical jurisdiction c. Subject matter jurisdiction d. Original jurisdiction
The investigation of crimes occurs in a variety of ways. Which of the following is not a practice of detectives to investigate criminals?
a. becoming familiar with an offender's modus operandi b. working undercover and impersonating customers to look for illicit activities c. having victims or witnesses identify offenders by viewing mug shots or through a lineup d. responding to the initial call for help
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c. preventing relapse. d. obtaining prescriptions.
Which classification of fire involves energized electrical installations, appliances and wiring?
a. Class A b. Class B c. Class C d. Class D