Yes. You can be selected to sit on either a civil or criminal case. The Judge will inform you when you report as to which type of case is on the jury draw calendar.

Civil cases are cases that are between two people or agencies such as a divorce case, a landlord-tenant case, etc. Criminal cases are always brought by a prosecutor against a person charged with committing a crime.

A criminal case arises when the government seeks to punish an individual for a criminal act. A civil case has to do with a dispute over the rights and duties that individuals and organizations legally owe to each other.

In Harris County, criminal cases are filed 24-hours a day through the Central Intake Divisions of the District Attorney and the District Clerk's Office. During case initiation, law enforcement agencies and county personnel enter all pertinent data about the defendant and the criminal case into the automated system. Once a case reaches the courts, it can take many different paths through the judicial system. The online record is continually updated to reflect the activities occurring in the case.

A criminal case is brought by the authority of the state or federal government, represented by the prosecutor (known as the district attorney or United States attorney). Criminal cases seek punishment such as a fine, jail time, or both as the outcome. Civil cases usually are brought by private parties or corporations and seek to collect monetary damages.

Criminal Penalties - Although state laws vary across the United States, in most states there are several laws that address criminal penalties for various types of elder abuse. Some states have increased penalties for those who victimize older adults. Increasingly, across the country, law enforcement officers and prosecutors are trained on elder abuse and ways to use criminal and civil laws to bring abusers to justice. This is excellent news for elder rights activists.

The Civil System contains information about cases filed in the Harris County District Courts and Harris County Family District Courts. This system does not contain information about cases filed in Harris County Juvenile District Courts or the Harris County Civil Courts at Law. Also, it does not contain information about cases filed in any other counties or states, or federal courts.

All criminal and civil hearings are scheduled by Magisterial District Judge John D. Whitesell's office. They can be contacted at (570) 595 - 2520. <Back to Top>

It can be either or both. Circumstances vary, and how the pirated product is used contributes to the answer to this question. It is best to just realize that pirating activity can result in both civil and criminal penalties, including fines and potential incarceration.

No. If the case is not dismissed or settled, some cases can go through alternative dispute resolution. Depending on the type of case some counties (but not all) may send a case to arbitration or mediation. In some counties there is also mediation for child custody cases. (Last updated on 09/04/2001 )

Action to recover damages (money) for injuries sustained due to someone else's fault. (Last updated on 09/14/2001 )

By law and tradition, Wisconsin favors openness in government. Determinations about which cases appear on WCCA were finalized in March of 2002. The information that appears on WCCA represents an effort to balance these competing interests. When a person believes a criminal complaint, traffic citation or ordinance violation was issued in error due to mistaken identity or identity theft, they can petition the court to remove their name from the online record of that action.

No, currently you may only submit subsequent filings in Civil I and certain Civil II cases electronically.

This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Persons accessing this site are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.

Yes, be sure to list misdemeanors for the past ten years whether convicted or not and ALL felonies whether convicted or not. Also include what the circumstances were as well as the disposition. Copies of court documents usually are required.

This is a criminal prosecution brought under section 1204 of 17 USC by the United States Department of Justice. To convict Dmitry and/ or ElcomSoft and trigger the criminal penalties in the DMCA, the government must prove that they acted willfully and for the purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain.

In a criminal case, a crime has been committed and the State of Nevada or a city is the plaintiff. The purpose of a criminal case is to hold the defendant accountable for his illegal actions. A crime is an offense against society in general, not just a particular victimized person. Criminal courts are concerned with punishing and rehabilitating the defendant.

The 23rd Judicial Circuit tries both civil and criminal cases and it is possible that you may be selected for either or both.

If your problem deals with a suspected violation of one or more criminal laws of the State of Ohio such as murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, domestic violence, theft, or drug trafficking, then please contact the local law enforcement agency where the crime occurred to report the crime. See also "Law Enforcement" page for more information.