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COURT PERSONNEL (COURT OFFICER (Responsible for court lists and calling…
COURT PERSONNEL
COURT OFFICER
Responsible for court lists and calling witnesses into the courtroom
Administers oath or affirmation
Announces arrival and departure of judges
Advises when verdict is ready
Operates audio-visual systems
Gives instructions to jury and answers their questions
Manages jury room and comfort of jurors
JUDGE'S ASSOCIATE
Confidential secretary to the judge
Performs clerical duties for the court
Has a law degree
CORRECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER
Person who guards the accused
Escorts the accused to and from the court room
Criminal cases
PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS
No plaintiff in criminal trial - prosecution
Plaintiff = person who brings civil action against someone else
Defendant = person who must defend their actions
JURY
Panel of citizens who consider the evidence and decide on questions raised in the case
Peremptory challenges = no reason
Challenges of cause = reason given
TIPSTAFF
Supports judge in matters of procedure and organisation
May provide research and administrative support
BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS
BARISTERS
Specialise in one area of law
Provides legal advice on likely outcome of a court case, based on facts provided by client
Presents client's case in court
SOLICITORS
Provides legal advice and does research
Specialise in many areas
Prepares brief for barrister for court
Common to appear on client's behalf in Local Court
WITNESS
Gives evidence regarding the case in court
Takes the stand and either swear on an oath or makes an affirmation to tell the truth
MEDIA
Reports on cases
Sit in media gallery or wait outside for interviews
JUDGES AND MAGISTRATES
JUDGE
Hands down sentences and rulings
Sit in intermediate and superior courts
Makes decisions about points of law
Gives instructions to jury
MAGISTRATE
In charge of lower court
Hands down punishment in criminal case
Decides on amount of money awarded in civil case
Committal hearings
COURT REPORTER
Writes/records transcript of what was said in the courtroom