People in the court
The person who sits in front of the court and makes decisions about what will happen during the trial?
Judge
This person will type down everything said during court proceedings.
Court reporter
Your first court appearance is called what?
Arraignment hearing
What are the pleas I can enter in court?
Guilty, Not Guilty, No contest, dual plea, NGI
A less serious crime is called a ?
misdemeanor
This person is accused of committing the crime?
Defendant
The police officer who works in the courtroom and will escort you in & out of the courtroom
Baillif
Who files charges against the defendant?
District attorney
what does not guilty mean?
I did not do the crime.
A serious crime is called a ?
Felony
The people who hear what happened and make a decision about whether the person is guilty or not guilty?
Jury
This person will be sworn in before giving testimony at your trial?
Witness
What happens at your arraignment hearing?
charges are read, may be assigned to an attorney, enter a plea, court date is set
What does Guilty mean?
I did do the crime.
What is probation?
Time served in the community
The person in court who tries to prove you did something wrong?
District attorney
This person keeps all the documentation and court dates for the judge. Who are they?
The court clerck
What happens at a Sentencing hearing?
Judge will tell you what your punishment is.
What does no contest mean?
I am not going to fight my charges just go ahead and sentence me.
A court trial is when the _________ will give you your verdict.
Judge
This person is on your side and defends you in court?
Public defender
Jury box
Incompetent to stand trial means what?
You don't understand the court procedures.
What does NGI mean?
I was not in the right frame of mind when i committed the crime.
A deal for lesser time is called a ?
Plea bargain