Courtroom Setup & Order Each courtroom is setup a little differently depending on space and when it was built

Viewing – The Audience Back of the courtroom Anyone can sit and watch Witnesses sit here

Jury 12 individuals that hear the case Sit to front and to the side of the judge

Prosecutor State or Federal government’s attorney in the criminal case Sit to front and to the side of the judge – Closest to the Jury

Defense Attorney & Defendant Defendant – one that committed the crime Sits with his / her lawyer(s) across an isle to Prosecutor

Clerk Sits one side of the judge Records what goes on in the courtroom

Bailiff Stands on one side and back of the judge Legal Officer assigned to a courtroom to keep peace and order

Judge Elected Official that oversees court proceeding – In cases without a jury makes the final decision

Testimony Box Box next to the judge where individual being questions sits (Usually closer to the Jury)

Trial Process

Jury Selection Jury Selection – 12 plus alternates Get license / state ID = on Jury list Get letter with questionnaire – Fill out and return Get summons to show up at court on date – Work has to let you off – Get $10 to $20 a day Lawyer picks Jury through Voir Dire examination Can say no to you serving on the jury – Removal for a Cause: Unlimited number, reason – Peremptory Challenges: Limited number, Remove without reason

Court Starts Lawyers and viewers in place Jury is brought in Bailiff announces Judge Judge has Bailiff swear in Jury and gives directions Prosecutor gives Opening Statements Defense gives Opening Statements Prosecutor calls witnesses – All Witnesses are sworn in by the Bailiff

Court Continues Defense Attorney cross-examines witnesses Motions – If Prosecution did not make case, Defense can ask that the case is dismissed Defense calls witnesses Prosecutor cross-examines witnesses

Court Conclusion Closing Statements – Prosecutor then Defense – Prosecutor gets a Rebuttal Judge gives jury instructions Jury Deliberates Jury Reads Verdict Another Court Date given – Sentencing by Judge