People of the Court
This person if the 'referee' of the court. They are Neutral. They have the final decision in a case.
Judge.
This is the seriousness of the crime
Type of crime - misdemeanor or felony
Do you need to agree with your attorney?
No, but you do need to be respectful!
Give an example of appropriate behavior in a court room.
respect, speak only when called on, use coping skills
When can you have your evaluation?
After recommendation from your restoration counselor
You when in a court room.
Defendant
Tells the seriousness of the crime with letters. A or AA is the most severe, C is the least severe
Class of crime
can your attorney give you advice RIGHT NOW?
no - you are not competent at this time.
What is the title of your attorney in a court room?
Defense attorney
Defense lawyer
Defense counsel
What are the 2 types of trial?
Bench Trial & Jury Trial
The person who is on your side & trying to get you the best deal.
The Defense attorney - your attorney
fees, fines or BOTH. Different for each class & type
Maximum possible sentence
once you are deemed competent again
If you don't understand something in the group room, What do you do?
Quietly & politely notify your attorney
Lying under oath is called...
Perjury
the person who has the task of proving you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
The Prosecutor
List the type & class based on this sentence:
5 years, $10,000 or both
Class C Felony
What is the title of your attorney?
Defense attorney, court appointed or retained attorney
If someone lies about you in court, what do you do?
Politely & quietly tell your attorney about the lie.
What are the 4 possible pleas?
Guilty, Not Guilty, No Contest & Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The person who is the expert in their field. This person is the only person from NDSH who will testify in your case.
The evaluator - Psychologist
Life without Parole
AA Felony
Who has to agree in a plea deal
What is the formal charge for misbehaving in a court?
Contempt of Court
What are the 5 main components of restoration?
1. Know & understand the Charges
2. Understand how the court works & the roles of people in the court
3. Demonstrate Rational understanding & decision making
4. understand & engage in appropriate courtroom behavior
5. be able to assist in your own defense