Court Personnel Flashcards
1
Q
Judge’s associate
A
Lawyer who manages paperwork
2
Q
Public
A
Listens to proceedings
3
Q
Media
A
Reports the proceedings
4
Q
Sherriff’s Officer
A
Provides security
5
Q
Defendant
A
Person being accused
6
Q
Jury
A
Decides the innocence or guilt in a trial. Used in district and supreme courts. 12-member jury for criminal and 4-member jury for civil
7
Q
Prison officer
A
Accompanies the defendant
8
Q
Counsel for the defence
A
Lawyers representing the accused
9
Q
Prosecutor
A
Convinces the jury the accused in sguilty
10
Q
Witnesses
A
Give evidence in a trial
11
Q
Tipstaff
A
Keeps the court orderly
