Legal Representatives
What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney?
An attorney is a lawyer licensed to practice law and represent clients in court.
Which form gives someone authority to act on behalf of an inmate?
Power of Attorney.
Which document records the final sentence imposed by the judge?
Judgment & Sentence.
Who supervises individuals on probation?
Probation Officer.
An inmate says they want to fire their attorney. What form do they need?
Motion to Withdraw Counsel.
Who can hire a mitigation specialist?
Defense attorney or legal team
Which motion requests access to legal resources?
Motion for Access to Legal Materials.
What does a Factual Resume outline?
Facts the defendant agrees are true to support a guilty plea.
What document lists probation conditions?
Conditions of Supervision.
A CPS worker arrives for a visit. Who do they represent?
Child Protective Services.
What should officers verify before allowing a consular official to visit?
Proper credentials and authorization.
Which motion asks the court to delay proceedings?
Motion for Continuance.
What is the difference between an Indictment and an Information?
Indictment is issued by a grand jury; Information is filed by a prosecutor.
What is a Parole Certificate?
An official document listing conditions of supervised release.
An inmate asks for a form to give someone authority to manage their finances. What do you provide?
Power of Attorney form.
Who does a public defender represent?
Indigent defendants
Which motion challenges the legality of obtained evidence?
Motion to Suppress Evidence.
What does a Waiver of Indictment mean?
The defendant waived the right to a grand jury and agreed to proceed by Information.
What happens if someone violates parole conditions?
A revocation hearing and possible return to custody.
An attorney calls asking for a video conference with their client. What should you verify?
Attorney credentials and scheduled visit.
Name two roles of a probation officer.
Supervise probationers and ensure compliance with court conditions.
Which motion asks the judge to review a previous ruling?
Motion for Reconsideration.
What is a Plea Agreement?
A written agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for concessions.
What is the main difference between probation and parole?
Probation is instead of incarceration; parole is after serving part of a sentence.
A mitigation specialist is scheduled for a visit. Who likely hired them?
Defense attorney or federal public defender.