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Pennsylvania Justice - Understanding The Pennsylvania Courts (Video)
This is a fast-paced, animated video that describes the role and work of the courts. It details the role of the courts in a democracy, the structure of the Pennsylvania court system including jury service and how various types of cases advance through the system. (2019)
Pennsylvania's Judicial System: How the Courts Operate
Information from the Pennsylvania Courts website about the operation of the Judicial System in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania judiciary hears two types of cases: criminal cases and civil cases. A criminal charge is a violation of the criminal law and considered an offense against the community. Civil cases include every type of legal action except criminal actions, including personal injuries, contract disputes, adoptions, divorces and faulty consumer goods. Learn about the differences in how the courts operate in each type of case.
THE JUDICIAL BRANCH - Judicial System Educational Video
Video presentation highlighting the operation of Pennsylvania's Court system (17:28). (2019)