Personnel

Question 1

Judges and Magistrates

Answer 1

Judges and magistrates preside over court cases: they make sure the rules are followed and that the trial is fair.
Judges sit in intermediate and superior courts (District and Supreme Courts) and adjudicate cases.
A magistrate is in charge of a lower court.

Question 2

Judges associate

Answer 2

A confidential secretary to the judge. They perform clerical duties.

Question 3

Solicitors

Answer 3

Solicitors give legal advice on a wide variety of legal issues. They can appear in court on behalf of their clients, but they usually approach a barrister to do so instead.

Question 4

Barristers

Answer 4

Barristers specialise in one area of law and will represent their client in a court proceeding, presenting the clients case and giving legal advice.

Question 5

Witness

Answer 5

A witness gives evidence regarding the case in court. They must swear an oath to tell the truth.

Question 6

Court Officer

Answer 6

A court officer is responsible for the court lists and calls witnesses into the courtroom. They manage the jury room and administer witness oaths.

Question 7

Correction Service Officer

Answer 7

Correction Service Officers escort the accused to and from the courtroom (In criminal cases only)

Question 8

Jury

Answer 8

A panel of citizens who consider the evidence presented and make a verdict.

Question 9

Plaintiff

Answer 9

The person who brings civil action against someone else.

Question 10

Defendant

Answer 10

The person who must defend their actions. Also known as the accused.