3.1.9 roles of key personnel

Question 1

define a judge

Answer 1

an independent authority who presides over a trial ensure procedural fairness by overseeing all personnel and evidence.

Question 2

define a magistrate

Answer 2

an independent authority who presides over hearings in a magistrates court for less serious matters such as summary offences, committal proceedings and some civil disputes.

Question 3

brief role of the magistrate and judge

Answer 3

-manage the trial and hearing by ensuring procedures are followed correctly

-direct the jury (judges only)

-determine the guilt of an accused

Question 4

difference between a judge and magistrate

Answer 4

a judge is in a higher court like the supreme court or the county court
and a magistrate presides in the magistrates court of the children’s court.

Question 5

the role of the jury is…

Answer 5

remain objective and listen to evidence - to represent a cross section of the community and listen attentively to all evidence presented by each party to deliberate an impartial verdict.