People in the Courtroom

I am the person who is accused of doing something wrong in a criminal case.

• Judge

• Juror

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Defense Attorney

I make sure that the trial is fair and that everyone has a chance to present his or her side of the case. I sometimes have to rap my gavel to keep order in the court.

• Judge

• Juror

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Defense Attorney

During the trial, it is my job to record everything that is said by everyone in the courtroom. I usually type on a special machine similar to a typewriter.

• Court Report

• Juror

• Prosecutor

• Witness

• Defense Attorney

I announce the entrance of the judge and swear in the witnesses. I ask them if they agree to tell the truth when they testify during the trial. I am there to ensure that the courtroom is safe.

• Court Report

• Defendant

• Public Defender

• Witness

• Bailiff

I am an attorney provided to a defendant that cannot afford one. My job is to provide legal services to defendants.

• Court Report

• Prosecutor

• Public Defender

• Witness

• Bailiff

I am an attorney, and I represent the rights of the citizens of the State or Federal Government in a criminal trial. It is my job to convince the jury that the defendant is guilty of breaking the law.

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Witness

• Plaintiff

I have been asked to testify in court about what I know, have seen, and/or have heard concerning the facts of the case. I take an oath and promise to tell the truth.

• Victim Advocate

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Witness

• Defendant

I am the person who meets with victims and/or witnesses before a trial to explain the proceedings and what to expect in the courtroom. I am there to give them support and answer any questions they may have. I also help them with writing victim impact statements.

• Victim Advocate

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Witness

• Defendant

I am hired to help people with their legal problems. I represent the defendant in criminal cases. During the trial, I question witnesses to bring out the facts of the case.

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Witness

• Plaintiff

Twelve (or six) of us listen to the testimonies of all the witnesses during a trial. After the judge has given us special instructions, we decide the outcome or verdict of the trial.

• Judge

• Juror

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Defense Attorney