Court Procedures

Question 1

Complaint

Answer 1

An allegation made by one or more persons before a proper magistrate that another person committed a designated crime

Question 2

Conviction

Answer 2

The result of a trial of a criminal case either before a jury or a trial judge in a court of competent jurisdiction which ends in a verdict or finding that the defendant is guilty

Question 3

Defendant

Answer 3

In criminal law, the person charged with the commission of a crime

Question 4

Acquittal

Answer 4

That which takes place when in a criminal case tried to a jury the defendant is found not guilty, or if tried without a jury, he is found not guilty and discharged. The court must have jurisdiction to find him guilty or not guilty

Question 5

Discovery

Answer 5

The formal process of exchanging information between the parties about the witness and evidence they will present at the time

Question 6

Jury Trial

Answer 6

Before the judge and jury
Jury makes finding of facts

Question 7

Bench Trial

Answer 7

Only judge
Judge decides all legal issues
Judge imposes sentencing

Question 8

Supervisor of cases

Answer 8

Are responsible for officer in the court, or any court function
Also is the person to put start/end time on OT slip

Question 9

Defense Attorneys

Answer 9

Represents the defendant
Priority is always the defendant

Question 10

Who are judges appointed by?

Answer 10

The governor of Massachusetts

Question 11

Assistant district attorney’s are appointed by who?

Answer 11

The district attorney

Question 12

ADA are responsible for what?

Answer 12

Criminal and civil matters

Question 13

When you are scheduled for 2 court appearances, district court and superior court, what must you do?

Answer 13

Go to district court first then go to superior court