People of the Courtroom
Makes sure that the everyone in the court is following the rules Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral
What is the judge
Who is the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the delinquent act?
What is juvenile
What is your educator's names?
What is Zara and Melissa
The person charged with committing the crime
What is the defendant
Who is a person called upon, by either side, to give testimony before the court or jury?
What is the witness
Attorneys are not allowed to tell other people what their clients tell them, this is called?
What is attorney-client privilege
Lawyer on your side. Tries to prove that you are innocent
What is the defense attorney
Who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms?
What is Bailiff
How often can you talk to your attorney?
What is as much as I want if they are available
The person in the court room who is trying to prove that you are guilty. He/she is not on your side.
What is the prosecutor
Who is a government official with authority to decide lawsuits brought before the courts?
What is the judge
A court appointed person that represents your best interests and make recommendations to the court
What is a GAL
Someone who is called to testify to speak about your character
What is a character witness
Who represents the defendant and acts as an advocate for that person?
What is defense attorney
The finding of guilty or not guilty by the judge in juvenile court is
What is adjudication