In the Courtroom

Question 1

Prosecutor

Answer 1

The attorney who represents the government or the interest of the state in criminal and civil matters.

Question 2

Public defenders

Answer 2

A court appointed defense attorney who represents indigent(poor, needed) defendants.

Question 3

Bailiff

Answer 3

The court officer who files pleadings, motions and keeps record of court proceedings.

Question 4

Courtroom Deputy/Courtroom clerk

Answer 4

Employee of the clerk of court who helps hearings and trials run smoothly by managing, scheduling, evidence and Juries and administrating oaths

Question 5

Sheriffs Deputy’s

Answer 5

Law enforcement officers present in the courtroom to manage prisoners and keep order.

Question 6

U.S Marshals/ Officers

Answer 6

Federal law enforcement officers present in the courtroom to manage prisoners and keep order.

Question 7

Probation Officer

Answer 7

And officer who supervises individuals serving probation sentences and provides the court with information on their progress or probation violations.

Question 8

Court reporter

Answer 8

The person who records word to word what is said in court hearings and produces a transcript of proceedings upon request.

Question 9

Jury

Answer 9

A group of community members selected at random to hear evidence an issue veridicts in court cases.

Question 10

Docket

Answer 10

The list of cases to be heard by the court