Superior Court – WA Courts

Superior Courts are the highest trial court in Washington State. They hear the most serious of crimes, felonies, as well as civil cases over $100,000. In this video, you will hear from Judge Loring of San Juan Superior Court and Judge Tutsch of Yakima Superior Court. They discuss the complexities of the cases they hear as well as the legislative boundaries in sentencing they must follow. Discussion Questions: What types of cases does Superior Court hear? When does the Superior Court operate as a court of appeals? Why do you think there are so many trial steps before a trial begins? How does Superior Court ensure that justice is applied fairly? What are the positives of the Sentencing Reform Act? What could be seen as some negatives of the Sentencing Reform Act? How do judges try to ensure that the law is being applied fairly? 🎬 Judicial Branch Explained Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7 📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/ ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos ======================================= 🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared 🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared 🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared ======================================= Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs ======================================= 🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/ =========================== Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW =========================== ➡YT: @teachwithtvw360 ➡Web: https://www.teachwithtvw.org ➡FB: @Teach with TVW ➡IG: @TeachWithTVW ➡LI: @TeachWithTVW QUESTION - Have a question about our lesson plans or online videos? Drop it in the comments! ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. #waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #judicialbranch #judiciary #superiorcourt

Superior Courts are the highest trial court in Washington State. They hear the most serious of crimes, felonies, as well as civil cases over $100,000. In this video, you will hear from Judge Loring of San Juan Superior Court and Judge Tutsch of Yakima Superior Court. They discuss the complexities of the cases they hear as well as the legislative boundaries in sentencing they must follow.

Discussion Questions:

What types of cases does Superior Court hear?
When does the Superior Court operate as a court of appeals?
Why do you think there are so many trial steps before a trial begins?
How does Superior Court ensure that justice is applied fairly?
What are the positives of the Sentencing Reform Act?
What could be seen as some negatives of the Sentencing Reform Act?
How do judges try to ensure that the law is being applied fairly?


🎬 Judicial Branch Explained Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7

📚Check out our other CIVICS CURRICULA for WA middle and high school teachers: https://www.teachwithtvw.org/lesson-plans/
=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Videos
=======================================
🎬 Civics 101 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf&feature=shared

🎬 Legislative Navigator https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SD-p5BHx443GTtGBp_DKQVT&feature=shared

🎬 Learning Modules - The Branches of WA State Government:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SBe_62ViakFyBCw4qah7eR7&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDnVbfKeRWogOX6zU5BWw6b&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCYOl5u2wu52tt3G7sEmNTG&feature=shared

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SAlJXemJj6KtI7saVkFFdM7&si=zodZl_faZv-ePfLH

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

=======================================
Other Teach With TVW Civics Programs
=======================================

🙋Capitol Classroom - Bring the Legislative process into your classroom: https://teachwithtvw.org/civic-participation-in-the-classroom/

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Subscribe and Follow Teach With TVW
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Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

#waleg #teachwithtvw #CapitolClassroom #CONNECTS #civics101 #legislativenavigator #ontheissues #electionsexplained #judicialbranch #judiciary #superiorcourt

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Superior Courts are the highest trial court in Washington State. They hear the most serious of crimes, felonies, as well as civil cases over $100,000. In this video, you will hear from Judge Loring of San Juan Superior Court and Judge Tutsch of Yakima Superior Court. They discuss the complexities of the cases they hear as well as the legislative boundaries in sentencing they must follow.

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