[march]amici curiae

Question 1

who?

Answer 1

Amicus Curiae, which literally translates as friend of the court, is a neutral lawyer appointed by the court to assist it in cases which require specific expertise.

Question 2

Roles & functions?

Answer 2

1.if a petition is received from the jail or in any other criminal matter (also applicable in civil matters)if the accused is unrepresented, then, an Advocate is appointed as amicus curiae by the Court to defend and argue the case of the accused.