Civil Law Systems

Continental Europe, Latin America, most of Africa and many

Central European and Asian nations are part of the civil law
system.
Codified laws
Comprehensive, continuously updated legal codes that specify all
matters capable of being brought before a court, the applicable
procedure and the appropriate punishment for each offense.
Categories of law.
Judge bring charges, investigate the matter, and decides the case,
but within the given framework.
Inquisitorial procedure.