Compléter Judicial Branch Version en ligne Key Concepts from Georgia Judicial Branch par Aaron Stinson 1 decisions individuals felony Felonies misdemeanors laws highest less fair interpret relationships Appeals Civil court legal Supreme reviews judicial protect Criminal The role of the branch is to the of Georgia and to ensure justice in the system . Due process ensures treatment under the law and must be observed in all stages . laws society from the wrongdoing of an individual . laws deal with the between and among . A is a very serious crime punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year . include arson , kidnapping , robbery , rape , burglary , selling illegal substances ( drugs ) , and motor vehicle theft . All other crimes are and carry a severe punishment : one to twelve months in jail and / or the payment of a fine set by the . The Court is the state's court . It made by a trial court judge or by the Court of . " Georgia's Legislature Chapter 3 : Review . " Http : / / www . authpro . com / auth / clairmontprsga . Clairmont Press , n . d . Web . Feb . - Mar . 2015 .