Officer in Court

Question 1

Part of being professional in court includes…?

Answer 1

• Know where to stand, sit and swear in
• Know how to handle and identify evidence
• Know how to move around the court
• Know how to use your report (File folder)

Question 2

What is important court room etiquette?

Answer 2

• Turn down your radio
• Keep conversations to a minimum
• Take off hat
• No gum or chew
• No reaction to verdict

Question 3

Where should a witness look while testifying?

Answer 3

• Have eye contact with question asker, look at jury/judge while giving an answer
• Maintain eye contact with questioner for brief answers
• Maintain neutral eye contact with both the prosecutor and the defense attorney or you will look biased
• Look at each juror during testimony, not through them.

Question 4

How does Grand Jury differ from traditional court settings?

Answer 4

Grand Jury is much less formal. DA presents their own cases. Usually in a open room, sitting around a table.