7 Judicial Branch - Trial Court

Gets things the judge needs and makes sure there is order in the court.

• civil defendant

• judicial review

• redirect examination

• bailiff

Gathers evidence to show her client did not break the law or violate anyone's rights.

• civil attorney for the defendant

• court clerk

• cross examination

• witness

Gathers evidence to build a case to show that the defendant violated my client's rights.

• civil attorney for the plaintiff

• civil defendant

• judicial assistant

• plaintiff

Finishes up the official notes I took in the courtroom and marks all the evidence the lawyers want to use during the trial and give each piece of evidence a number.

• direct examination

• court clerk

• opening statement

• witness

Sits with her lawyer during the trial and hopes the judge or jury will decide that I did not break the law or violate someone's rights

• civil defendant

• judge

• prosecutor

• court clerk

Transcribes what everyone says word for word.

• bailiff

• court reporter

• judge

• prosecutor

Sits with her lawyer during the trial and hopes the judge or jury will decide she did not commit a crime.

• civil defendant

• criminal defendant

• prosecutor

• victim

Presents evidence to convince the jury that my client did not commit a crime.

• criminal defense attorney

• civil defense attorney

• prosecutor

• civil attorney for the plaintiff

Makes sure the lawyers follow courtroom rules and explains the law to the jury.

• judge

• witness

• cross examination

• plaintiff

Keeps the judge organized and makes sure he/she has everything needed

• judicial review

• bailiff

• judicial assistant

• court reporter