Juvenile Court

The person in the courtroom who decides the verdict (guilty or not guilty) and punishment.

• Bailiff

• Judge

• District Attorney

• Court Reporter

The District Attorney is trying to prove the defendant did the crime.

• True

• False

The person you meet with weekly who teaches you about the Court system.

• Defense Attorney

• Human Service Worker (HSW)

• Behavioral Specialist

• Clerk

Being competent means you have an understanding of your legal case and are able to help your attorney.

• True

• False

A doctor who conducts a court-ordered assessment to determine how much a defendant remembers and understands about his/her charges and alleged offense.

• Evaluator

• Human Service Worker (HSW)

• Judge

• Defense Attorney

The person who has been charged with the crime.

• Bailiff

• Clerk

• District Attorney

• Defendant

A misdemeanor is more serious than a felony.

• True

• False

The person who types everything that is said in the courtroom.

• Court Reporter

• Clerk

• Judge

• District Attorney

The person who shares specific information about the crime and/or defendant at Court.

• Judge

• Defendant

• Witness

• Bailiff

A felony is less serious than a misdemeanor.

• True

• False