California Supreme Court to Air Live on KVIE/KVPT Oct. 8.News & Entertainment Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2002 Public television stations KVPT Fresno and KVIE Sacramento announced today that the Supreme Court of the State of California, Court of Appeal Courtroom for the Fifth Appellate Relating to appeals; reviews by superior courts of decisions of inferior courts or administrative agencies and other proceedings. District in Fresno, will broadcast its oral argument calendar in a first-time live telecast on KVIE-6 and KVPT-18 (and statewide on The California Channel) Tuesday, October 8, 2002 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "The court is looking forward to holding oral arguments for the first time in Fresno," said Chief Justice Ronald M. George Ronald Marc George (born March 11, 1940) is the current and 27th Chief Justice of California, where he heads the Supreme Court of California. He was appointed to his current position by Governor Pete Wilson in May 1996. He has an B.A. from Princeton University, a J.D. . "We especially welcome participation by teachers and students in California's Central Valley and hope this session will serve as a valuable educational tool concerning our judicial system." This groundbreaking outreach initiative will allow the public to watch arguments in three major cases before the Court. Central Valley high school students, who prepared for the issues with curriculum packages created for the initiative, will be present to hear the proceedings. For the first time, the Court will allow students to ask the members of the Court questions during the live broadcast. The question process is designed to allow students to ask questions that interest them and receive a direct response from the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. ON THE CALENDAR: "In re Rosenkrantz" is a widely watched case involving the Governor's authority to review parole parole (pərōl`), in criminal law, release from prison of a convict before the expiration of his term on condition that his activities be restricted and that he report regularly to an officer. decisions. "People v. Stanistreet" involves the constitutionality of a law that makes it a misdemeanor to file a knowingly false allegation The assertion, claim, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, setting out what he or she expects to prove. If the allegations in a plaintiff's complaint are insufficient to establish that the person's legal rights have been violated, the defendant can make a of misconduct MISCONDUCT. Unlawful behaviour by a person entrusted in any degree: with the administration of justice, by which the rights of the parties and the justice of the, case may have been affected. 2. against a peace officer. "In re Roberts" involves various issues raised in a habeas corpus habeas corpus (hā`bēəs kôr`pəs) [Lat.,=you should have the body], writ directed by a judge to some person who is detaining another, commanding him to bring the body of the person in his custody at a specified time to a petition in a death penalty case. For more information about the broadcast or curriculum materials, visit www.kvie.org/court. Media kits available. |
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