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United States
Sources of Law
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U.S. Supreme Court
Applies the provisions of the U.S. Constitution to cases that are before the Court. These decisions are binding on courts throughout the land and explain what procedures are required to satisfy the Constitution.
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State statutes
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Note: Local towns and cities also may pass local ordinances or rules of procedure in local courts that address criminal procedure.
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Professionals
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Federal cases
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Federal magistrate judges are used in federal cases to hear initial matters (such as pre-trial motions), but they do not usually decide cases.
The use of grand juries to charge defendants is a requirement in federal felony cases unless the defendant waives the grand jury indictment.
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