Category A
The person being accused of committing crime is known as
What is a defendant?
In order for this type of civil case to be under the jurisdiction of the federal court, the dollar amount of the loss must exceed
What is $75,000?
In a bench trial who decides the verdict?
What is the Judge
This person is assigned to you if you can not afford an attorney in criminal trials?
What is a Public defender?
In a jury trial who decides the verdict?
What is the The jury?
The ____________ swears in anyone who must be placed under oath before testifying
What is the Deputy Clerk or Clerk of Court?
In civil cases which amendment allows you to sue in court civilly?
What is the 7th Amendment?
In a civil case, the party bringing the law suit is called the
Plaintiff
When the trial is over or a plea has been reached this person_____________________ helps the judge with sentencing.
What is a Probation Officer
If you do not speak English the court will provide you with a __________ ______________.
What is a Court interpreter?
If someone is charged with a crime who is the person that tries the case in court?
What is the State Attorney/Prosecutor
person who makes a word-for-word record and transcription of court proceedings
What is the court reporter/Stenographer?
In federal criminal trials, there are always how many jurors?
What is 12?
This person assist the judge deciding on bail prior to a trial?
What is the Pretrial officer?
If you need to hire someone to defend you in a case who is that person?
What is a Attorney or Lawyer?
When a defendant is allowed to represent themselves, this is call
What is pro se?
What Branch of government does the legal system fall under?
What is the Judicial Branch?
Bonus question worth Double: This was not in the powerpoint but who is in charge of maintaining order in the courtroom?
What is the Bailiff?