Court Room Personnel
Who is responsible for the order of the courtroom?
The Judge
When the defendant acknowledges that he/ she committed the crime?
Guilty
What does 1370.1 mean???
This is your penal code, it means you have been found incompetent to stand trial.
What does Oath mean.
Witness swears to tell the whole truth while giving testimony.
What type of evidence is blood, saliva, hair.
DNA
Who is responsible for swearing in witnesses, maintains order in the courtroom, and translocates the defendant from the courtroom to the holding cell.
The Bailiff
The defendant did not do the crime.
Not Guilty
What plea do you have to make to get a plea bargain???
Guilty
What is a Character Witness.
A person who can speak to the court about the type of person you are.
Police officers or an investigator known as detective.
Who represents/defends the defendant in the courtroom?
Public Defender/ Lawyer/ Attorney
The defendant does not admit to, or deny the charges.
No Contest
In what kind of trial does the judge give the verdict???
Court trial
A person who saw the crime is what type of witness????
Eyewitness
Your first appearance in front of a judge.
Arraignment hearing
Who is trying to "PROVE" the case against you?
District Attorney (DA)/ State Attorney/Prosecutor
Not guilty buy reason of insanity
NGI
If you testify, and lie on the stand what can you be charges with???
Perjury
What is a Expert Witness
A person who knows more about a specific subject or field, who had training or extended education in a particular subject, Like a doctor psychologist teacher mechanic.
A hearing held where the Judge or a court appointed psychologist will decide . if a person is competent to stand trial.
Competency Hearing.
Who is responsible for typing everything that is said in the courtroom?
Court Reporter
Two pleas in one. Not guilty + reason of insanity=
Dual Plea
What is a bench warrant????
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person, who failed to appear back to the courthouse on an appointed date and time.
Alibi Witness
Witness that without a doubt can prove you where at a certain place.
What is a preliminary hearing????
The judge decides if there's enough evidence to go to trial.