Hiles Headlines

Hello Students and Parents,

Please make sure that you are doing all your assignments. The end of the quarter is this Friday, October 16th. You can still make up ANY missing work.

This week we will be learning about the following standards: SS8CG4 Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

a.       Describe the ways that judges are selected in Georgia.

b.       Analyze the dual purpose of the judicial branch: to interpret the laws of Georgia and administer justice in our legal system.

c.       Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law.

d.       Explain the steps in the adult criminal justice system beginning with arrest.

SS8CG5 Explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

a.       Explain the difference between delinquent and unruly behavior and the consequences of each.

b.       Describe the rights of juveniles involved in the juvenile justice system.

c.       Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system when a juvenile is first taken into custody.

Please let me know if you need me for anything,

Mrs. Hiles