4.5 The Role of Court Personnel Flashcards
IDENTIFY the name of the method of trial used in Australia
Adversarial System
IDENTIFY what the adversarial system is
two opposing sides will present their arguments to an independent umpire; a judge or a magistrate
IDENTIFY the shared goal of courtroom officials
Justice
IDENTIFY the 5 main court official roles
Magistrate
Judge
Juror
Prosecutor
Counsel of Defence
IDENTIFY which level of court a magistrate is in charge of
lowest/local court
IDENTIFY what the atmosphere is like in a magistrates court
more informal when compared with higher courts
IDENTIFY what magistrates wear
Do not wear a wig or robe
IDENTIFY how magistrates are addressed
‘your honour’
IDENTIFY what a magistrate’s qualifications are
Qualified legal practitioner
IDENTIFY what will happen if a magistrate is faced with a very serious case
they will refer it to a higher court
IDENTIFY what happens if a person is found guilty in a criminal case
The magistrate/judge will decide punishemnt
IDENTIFY what happens if a person is found guilty in a civil case
The magistrate/judge will decide how much money to award as damages
IDENTIFY the role of the Judge’s Associate
trained lawyer who manages much of the paperwork
IDENTIFY the role of the Sheriff’s Officer
serves summons and provides security for the court
IDENTIFY the amount of people on a jury in a civil case, and how they decide
6, balance of probabilities
IDENTIFY the amount of people on a jury in a criminal case, and how they decide
12, beyond reasonable doubt
IDENTIFY the role of the Prison Officer
transport accused from the prison where they are being held
IDENTIFY the role of the Council for the Defence
Represents defendant/accused.
IDENTIFY what the Council of the Defence does if their client pleads guilty in a criminal case
try to lesson the sentence.
IDENTIFY what the Council of the Defence does if their client pleads not-guilty in a criminal case
try to convince the judge/jury that their client is innocent
IDENTIFY what the Council of the Defence does for their client in a civil case
they attempt to convince judge/jury that no wrong has been committed, and that their client should not have to pay damages
IDENTIFY the role of the prosecutor in a criminal case
To convince the judge/jury that the accused is guilty
IDENTIFY the role of the prosecutor in a civil case
To act on behalf of the plaintiff, presenting reasons why their client should receive compensation
IDENTIFY the role of a witness
to give evidence (from the witness box)
