Court System Scavenger Hunt Key
You will use the internet to locate the answers to the following questions. You will only have one class
period to complete the assignment, so use your time wisely.
1.
Who is the current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice?
John G. Roberts, Jr
2.
Who is the last person appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
3.
Who is the current Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein
4.
Who are the current Judges for your County Superior Court?
5.
Who is the current judge for the City of your town Municipal Court?
6.
What three pleas will the Municipal Court of your town accept?
Guilty
Not Guilty
Nolo Contendre
7.
The Municipal Court of your requires that guilty pleas for two categories of offenses be
heard by the court. What are the two categories?
Any offense that involves loss of driving privileges
Any offense that involves incarceration
8.
Who is the chief judge for your town Magistrate Court?
9.
Who is the current Probate Court Judge for your County?
10.
Who is the current State Court Judge for your County?
11.
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
12.
The United States is divided into how many judicial districts?
Ninety-four
13.
The United States is divided into how many judicial circuits?
appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Twelve, plus there is a court of
14.
Federal cases that arise anywhere in the state of Georgia will have any appeals heard in what
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals? Where is this court located?
11th Circuit Court of Appeals in
Atlanta, Georgia
15.
Where are the three closest U.S. Districts Courts? Atlanta, Newnan, Rome
Nine
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16.
What is the address of the your County Courthouse?
17.
How many judges serve on the Georgia Supreme Court?
18.
How much does it cost to file a criminal case appeal with the Georgia Supreme Court?
19.
How many terms does the Georgia Supreme Court have each year?
20.
What are the two things an attorney must present in order to be admitted to the Georgia Court
of Appeals?
1. Application card
2. Check for $30.00
21.
Who was the first female judge to serve on the Georgia Court of Appeals?
Dorothy Toth Beasley
22.
Who was the first female judge to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
23.
Above the west entrance to the U.S. Supreme Court Building is the phrase;
Equal Justice Under Law
24.
In the state court system, the judge of what court is appointed to their term, while all others are
elected?
Juvenile Court Judge
25.
According to the Basic Rules of Court Conduct, for the your town Municipal Court, what is the
proper way to always address the judge?
Your Honor
Seven
$80.00
Three
Sandra Day O’Connor
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