Trials
Name the two types of trials
Jury trial and Bench trial
Do you get a sentence if the verdict is Not Guilty?
No, you get released
This person types every word said in court for the official record
Stenographer or Court reporter or Court recorder
Convicted
Found guilty of charges after a trial
Is "I think my charges are unfair" a fact or a feeling?
Feeling
Who always decides the sentence if the defendant is convicted?
The judge
Name one possible sentence for a misdemeanor and one for a felony
Misdemeanor - Jail time, usually 1 year or less
Felony - Prison time, usually 1 year or more
Which lawyer is on your side?
Public Defender
Verdict
Guilty or Not Guilty. The result of a trial
What does JBCT stand for?
Jail Based Competency Treatment
Describe a Jury trial
12 people from the community listen to evidence and decide the verdict
Jail time, prison time, probation, fines, restitution
Name two jobs of the Prosecutor (aka the D.A.)
Decides which charges to bring, tries to convict the defendant, may choose to offer a plea bargain
answer to a charge
What is Dr. Dennis' role?
Assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing medication for individuals found to be Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST)
Describe a Bench trial
The judge listens to the evidence, decides the verdict and gives the sentence if the verdict is guilty
Which two pleas lead to sentencing?
Guilty and No Contest
Name three jobs of the judge
Oversees the courtroom, ensures everyone gets a fair trial, gives the jury instructions, decides the sentence if defendant is convicted
Sentence
punishment for breaking a law
Who is the Psychologist /Evaluator of JBCT?
Dr. Rina
Which two pleas lead to trial?
Not Guilty and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Define and describe Probation
A sentence served in the community. You have to check in with a probation officer, obey all laws, no drugs, no alcohol, no weapons, stay in the county, etc.
Who is on a Jury?
12 people from the community
Contempt of Court
A charge for acting improperly in court (shouting, gesturing, speaking out of turn)
Name the JBCT incentive categories
Program participation, medication compliance, cell cleanliness, personal hygiene, and attitude and behavior