What Happens When an Employee Files an EEOC Claim?

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates employee complaints of discrimination against employers who have 15 or more employees. Any employee who feels he has been subjected to discrimination may file a charge with the EEOC. Once a charge is filed, the EEOC follows various step

Advantages & Disadvantages of a Master Calendar Court System

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Master calendar court systems electronically centralize and publish case information and court dates, enabling court administrators and members of the public to access the court's docket information from one location. The particular functions of master calendar systems vary by the court. However, ma

How to File a Motion for Reconsideration in Family Division in Washington County, Pennsylvania

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A motion for reconsideration is simply a request that a court reconsider its ruling on a matter. Motions for reconsideration are different from appeals, since they are filed with the same court that issued a decision. In Washington County, family cases are handled by the family law judge at the Wash

Hampton Circuit Court Rules

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Hampton Circuit Court is in Hampton, Virginia.gavel image by Cora Reed from Fotolia.comIn Virginia, circuit courts try both civil and criminal cases. One of the state's 120 circuit courts in its 130 judicial circuits is the Hampton Circuit Court, in Hampton, Virginia. While the Virginia...

How to Search for a Court Record When You do Not Know the Month, Day or Year

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Throughout the process of each case they handle, courts generate documents -- such as notices, records of proceedings, judgments and dispositions -- that may someday be needed by defendants, civil case plaintiffs or even potential employers. Courts keep physical records of these documents for the nu

How to Hand Someone a Subpoena

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Handing someone a subpoena is a legal way to insist someone attends court to either testify or show evidence you typically do not have access to. Any person 18 and older who is not involved in the court case can deliver a subpoena, as can a deputy sheriff or sheriff. Private process servers deliver

How Do You Find Out a Verdict?

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The verdict for a court case is generally included in the court filing, which is usually considered a public record and not difficult to attain. However, various levels of the court system, as well as different cities and states, have their own laws about what types of cases are available for public

How to Obtain Court Records for 1974

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Retrieving court records is easier today than in the past. Some cases are filed electronically, while others are kept in paper format. Case files are generally available to the public and can be obtained through a combination of online record checks and requests from the appropriate courthouse. Some

How to Decrease the Odds of a Judgment

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The criminal justice system affords individuals the opportunity to absolve themselves of a criminal accusation. Being accused of a crime may lead you to plead your case in a court of law. In this situation, you may find that a judgment will be made against your favor. However, you can take steps to

US Citizenship Requirements for a Juror

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Jurors must meet certain requirements in order to serve on a jury.Legal Law Justice image by Stacey Alexander from Fotolia.comJury trials are an important part of our American judicial system. Jurors must meet a certain set of requirements to be eligible for jury duty. The requirements...

What Are the Duties of a Grand Juror in Los Angeles?

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The earliest grand juries, according to the American Bar Association, were created in the colonial era and intended as intermediaries between the king's prosecutors and the public. Before the development of the modern criminal and civil justice systems, a grand jury was often the only way for citize

What Are Federal & Supreme Court Justices Appointed For?

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All federal judges are appointed by the president of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, with the primary responsibility to determine the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress. There are three levels of federal courts: the district level, the appeals level and the U.S. Supreme

OWI Sentencing Guidelines in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin punishes drunk drivers.to drunk to drive image by Marjan Veljanoski from Fotolia.comWisconsin doesn't have statewide sentencing guidelines. Each county and district court set their own. Milwaukee County is a major population center in Wisconsin and is under the First District...

What Is Federal Tort Law?

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One of three branches of civil law, tort law consists of intentional torts, negligent torts and strict liability torts. As civil law, tort cases usually involve a dispute between private parties. Dependent on the specifics of the litigation, the court can require an unsuccessful defendant to pay dam

The History of Court Reporting

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Shorthand has been around for thousands of years. Evidence of using symbols to communicate has been found in primitive drawings on cave walls, in etchings on Egyptian tombs and in inscriptions on ancient Grecian urns.

How to Dismiss a Summary Judgment Motion

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A party submits a motion for summary judgment to the court for a judicial ruling on a claim or defense without presenting further evidence or proceeding to trial. The judge grants a motion for summary judgment when no genuine dispute over a claim or defense exists. The court must find that the party

Can a Person Ask for a Continuance Without a Lawyer During a Divorce Hearing in Virginia Law?

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An individual with a pending divorce case may need additional time to prepare for Virginia domestic relations court proceedings. A litigant without a lawyer can ask the court for a continuance. The litigant can make the request before or during the divorce hearing by following the relevant circuit c

What Is a Trial Transcript?

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A trial transcript is a word for word written record containing all of the proceedings in a trial. The trial transcript is the formal record of proceedings for the trial. The transcript contains any official conversations, testimony and arguments that were part of the trial.

How to Describe a Judicial Clerkship in a Resume

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Every year, scores of law students and law graduates work as clerks for city, state and federal judges across the United States. Working for a judge is a high honor that adds instant credibility to your resume for future employment positions, particularly in the legal realm. Therefore, you should in

How to Request a Rescheduled Pennsylvania Court Order Date

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A party to a criminal or civil court case in Pennsylvania may find the need to reschedule a previously court ordered court date. The judge has the discretion to grant or deny a request to continue a court date. Local rules may require a request to continue the court date to be filed within a certain