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Term: Topical Index: State Statutes 2

Definition: State laws that deal with criminal activities and procedures, education, elections, evidence, family matters such as adoption, divorce, emancipation of children, marriage, financial institutions, fish and game, and government at the county, local, municipal, and state levels.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: State statutes that pertain to criminal activities and procedures.

  • CodeCriminal: Laws that define criminal offenses and their punishments.
  • Procedure: Laws that outline the process for criminal trials and appeals.
  • Education: Laws that regulate schools and education programs.
  • Elections: Laws that govern the process of voting and elections.
  • Evidence: Laws that determine what evidence can be used in criminal trials.
  • Family Law: Laws that deal with family-related issues such as adoption, divorce, emancipation of children, marriage, and child support.
  • Financial Institutions: Laws that regulate banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.
  • Fish and Game: Laws that regulate hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
  • Government - County: Laws that govern county-level government and services.
  • Government - Local: Laws that govern local government and services.
  • Government - Municipal: Laws that govern municipal government and services.
  • Government - State: Laws that govern state-level government and services.

Examples:

  • A person who steals something from a store can be charged with theft under the CodeCriminal section of state statutes.
  • The Procedure section of state statutes outlines the steps that must be taken during a criminal trial, such as jury selection and opening statements.
  • The Education section of state statutes may include laws that require schools to provide certain services to students with disabilities.
  • The Elections section of state statutes may include laws that require voters to show identification before casting their ballots.
  • The Evidence section of state statutes may include laws that prohibit the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials.
  • The Family Law section of state statutes includes laws that govern the process of adopting a child.
  • The Financial Institutions section of state statutes may include laws that require banks to disclose certain information to their customers.
  • The Fish and Game section of state statutes may include laws that regulate the hunting of certain animals during certain times of the year.
  • The Government - County section of state statutes may include laws that require counties to provide certain services to their residents, such as waste disposal.
  • The Government - Local section of state statutes may include laws that regulate the use of public parks and other facilities.
  • The Government - Municipal section of state statutes may include laws that require cities to provide certain services to their residents, such as police and fire protection.
  • The Government - State section of state statutes may include laws that regulate the state's budget and taxation.

These examples illustrate how state statutes can cover a wide range of criminal activities and procedures, from defining criminal offenses to regulating financial institutions and outdoor activities. The different sections of state statutes provide a framework for how criminal trials are conducted and how government services are provided to residents.

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