JUDGE & BAILIFF
Judge & Bailiff ensures court proceeding are fair and orderly and that the law is kept and enforced.
The judge is responsible for knowing the case thoroughly and also knowing how to run the court. The judge needs to know the facts of the case, the procedure, potential objections, and how to keep the trial moving. The judge and bailiff will need to intervene if anyone or anything is out of line.
The bailiff assists the judge and must assist the judge in gathering information also understand the procedures and how to handle evidence.
1. Research Trial Proceedings & Protocols
Research proper terminology and trial expectations: How does a trial work? What are the protocols with questioning and evidence that attorneys must follow? What can a judge "overrule" and "sustain"? Take notes and be prepared to share your understanding with attorneys (& teacher).
2. Gather the Case Facts
For example: What has happened? Research the “who, what, where, when, how and why” of the important aspects of this case. These facts are what everyone agrees happened, such as John Brown’s and his men attacked the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry.
3. Review Witness Statements & Evidence
Read each of the witness statements and develop questions you may want to clarify with attorneys about these statements. Review evidence and determine if the evidence is valid and makes sense with for presentation in court. The Bailiff will take in the evidence and label it and keep it safe.
4. Meet with the Prosecution and Defense Attorneys
Review court procedures with each side and ask any questions you have after reviewing witness statements and/or evidence.
5. Listen & Regulate courtroom
Listen very carefully and take notes on all statements and testimony. Keep the proceedings going and not let anyone take too long, monopolize the court, or intimidate a witness or jury member.
6. Instruct the Jury
Give instructions to the jury after the closing arguments to guide their deliberations and accept any questions from the jury, decide if the question is relevant and necessary to be answered.
7. Sentencing (if applicable)
Determine sentencing if the jury renders a guilty verdict.
Judge & Bailiff ensures court proceeding are fair and orderly and that the law is kept and enforced.
The judge is responsible for knowing the case thoroughly and also knowing how to run the court. The judge needs to know the facts of the case, the procedure, potential objections, and how to keep the trial moving. The judge and bailiff will need to intervene if anyone or anything is out of line.
The bailiff assists the judge and must assist the judge in gathering information also understand the procedures and how to handle evidence.
1. Research Trial Proceedings & Protocols
Research proper terminology and trial expectations: How does a trial work? What are the protocols with questioning and evidence that attorneys must follow? What can a judge "overrule" and "sustain"? Take notes and be prepared to share your understanding with attorneys (& teacher).
2. Gather the Case Facts
For example: What has happened? Research the “who, what, where, when, how and why” of the important aspects of this case. These facts are what everyone agrees happened, such as John Brown’s and his men attacked the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry.
3. Review Witness Statements & Evidence
Read each of the witness statements and develop questions you may want to clarify with attorneys about these statements. Review evidence and determine if the evidence is valid and makes sense with for presentation in court. The Bailiff will take in the evidence and label it and keep it safe.
4. Meet with the Prosecution and Defense Attorneys
Review court procedures with each side and ask any questions you have after reviewing witness statements and/or evidence.
5. Listen & Regulate courtroom
Listen very carefully and take notes on all statements and testimony. Keep the proceedings going and not let anyone take too long, monopolize the court, or intimidate a witness or jury member.
6. Instruct the Jury
Give instructions to the jury after the closing arguments to guide their deliberations and accept any questions from the jury, decide if the question is relevant and necessary to be answered.
7. Sentencing (if applicable)
Determine sentencing if the jury renders a guilty verdict.