CIVIL PROCESS QUIZ WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
The potential for civil liability in any action a peace officer takes: - ANSWER-has greatly
increased in recent years
Civil liability is NOT usually limited to:
political subdivision employing the officer
employing agencies
the individual officer - ANSWER-all of the listed answers are correct
Before officers are sued in a civil case, a ________ ________ will usually review the
case for any criminal charges. - ANSWER-Grand Jury
The cost of civil litigation is expensive to: - ANSWER-individual officers and
governmental entities
______________ law regulates the conduct of individuals through threats of fines and
imprisonment. (Helps prevent harm to society and prescribes punishment to be
imposed) - ANSWER-criminal
Civil law defines the legal significance of public and private acts and regulates conduct
through: - ANSWER-injunctions and the award of money damages
The level of proof needed to find in favor of the plaintiff in a civil case is:
beyond a reasonable doubt
preponderance of the evidence
probable cause
beyond all doubt - ANSWER-preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is the maximum punishment for contempt of a a justice or
municipal court?
fine of up to $100.00 and 3 days in jail
up to a $1000.00 fine
less than a $500.00 fine, no jail time
up to 180 days in jail, $2000 max fine - ANSWER-fine of up to $100.00 and 3 days in jail
Which of the following is the maximum punishment for contempt of a county court or
higher court?
SOLUTIONS
The potential for civil liability in any action a peace officer takes: - ANSWER-has greatly
increased in recent years
Civil liability is NOT usually limited to:
political subdivision employing the officer
employing agencies
the individual officer - ANSWER-all of the listed answers are correct
Before officers are sued in a civil case, a ________ ________ will usually review the
case for any criminal charges. - ANSWER-Grand Jury
The cost of civil litigation is expensive to: - ANSWER-individual officers and
governmental entities
______________ law regulates the conduct of individuals through threats of fines and
imprisonment. (Helps prevent harm to society and prescribes punishment to be
imposed) - ANSWER-criminal
Civil law defines the legal significance of public and private acts and regulates conduct
through: - ANSWER-injunctions and the award of money damages
The level of proof needed to find in favor of the plaintiff in a civil case is:
beyond a reasonable doubt
preponderance of the evidence
probable cause
beyond all doubt - ANSWER-preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is the maximum punishment for contempt of a a justice or
municipal court?
fine of up to $100.00 and 3 days in jail
up to a $1000.00 fine
less than a $500.00 fine, no jail time
up to 180 days in jail, $2000 max fine - ANSWER-fine of up to $100.00 and 3 days in jail
Which of the following is the maximum punishment for contempt of a county court or
higher court?
