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Justice System

How to Report a Crime:

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 Go to the police in person or call them to where you are.

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 Provide information on what happened, when, where, how and why.

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 Provide the names of any witnesses.

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 Provide documents, sales slips, or identifying numbers or markers.

Preliminary Hearing:

bullet A preliminary hearing is held at the District Magistrate's office.
bullet It is the stage of prosecution where the Commonwealth presents enough information to establish that a crime has been committed; and that the person charged is responsible for that crime.
bullet This means that you will have to face the accused who will be represented by a defense attorney, and that you will be a testifying witness for the state.
bullet The District Magistrate decides if there is enough evidence for the accused to be bound over for trial.

Campus Judicial System:

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Enforces campus rules and regulations known as the Student Code of Conduct.

bullet1 If another student has victimized you and you do not wish to press criminal charges, you may file a complaint with the Director of Student Standards.
bullet1 It is a means of obtaining some justice or restitution without going through the legal system.

Court Demeanor

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Dress Neatly

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Be Prepared

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Tell the Truth

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Listen Carefully So You Understand the Question

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Take Your Time Answering

Do you need?

flower  Transportation
flower  Moral Support
flower  Explanation of processes. Call me @ 389-4774.
 
 

 

Advocate
Deb Barnes

Phone
570-389-5283 or
570-389-4774

Email
dbarnes@bloomu.edu