In and Out of the Courtroom

When my judge is not in the courtroom, I help keep things running smoothly in the judge’s chambers. 

• Court Clerk
• Baliff
• Judicial Assisstant
• Criminal Defense Attorney

Before a trial, I meet with lawyers and tell them what I heard or saw, to help them prepare their cases.

• Prosecutor 
• Juror 
• Witness
• Bailiff 

When I’m not in the courtroom, I am busy editing transcripts I typed during other court proceedings like hearings or trials. 

• Court Clerk
• Civil Attorney for the Defendant 
• Juror
• Court Reporter

During a trial, I come to the courtroom to testify about what I heard or saw. 

• Witness
• Criminal Defendant
• Civil Attorney for the Defendant
• Court Reporter

During a trial, I might sit in the courtroom and watch the trial if it is not to upsetting for me. I am not involved in the trial because the state presses charges against that person for me. 

• Witness
• Plaintiff
• Victim
• Defendant

Before a trial, I will give the prosecutor as much information as I can to help her convict the person who committed a crime against me. 

• Witness
• Victim
• Juror
• Civil Defendant

During a trial, I present evidence to convince the jury that the defendant committed a crime. 

• Criminal Defense Attorney 
• Prosecutor
• Civil Attorney for the Plaintiff  
• Judge 

Before a trial, I study the law, talk to witnesses, and gather evidence to build a case to prove the defendant committed a crime. I also negotiate with the other side to offer the defendant the most fair punishment. 

• Judge 
• Criminal Defense Attorney 
• Civil Attorney for the Plaintiff  
• Prosecutor 

During a trial, I sit with my lawyer and hope that the judge or jury will decide my rights were violated and order the other side to pay me back. 

• Civil Defendant  
• Plaintiff
• Civil Attorney for the Plaintiff  
• Criminal Defendant 

Before a trial, I give my lawyer as much information as I can to help him prove that my rights were violated.

• Victim 
• Civil Attorney for the Plaintiff  
• Witness 
• Plaintiff