Investigation & Trial - PPTQ Sec 63

A formal trial of a member of a society who has been accused of injuring the name of the organization must be held

• in the general assembly.

• at a meeting which is open to the public.

• in a special meeting.

• in executive session.

A trial by a society can

• legally establish the guilt of the accused.

• ultimately result in the society imposing imprisonment of the accused member.

• result in an obligation of the society to suggest that the accuser resign as soon as possible.

• establish the guilt of the accused regarding fitness for membership in the society.

A member accused of serious misconduct is entitled to due process before any penalty can be imposed. All of the following steps are proper in the procedure except

• a formal notification of the accused.

• a committee report which either exonerates or prefers specific charges.

• an investigation by an outside activity such as an auditor, police, or private detective.

• a trial before a special trial committee or full assembly of the society.

If a member of a society is suspected of improper conduct against the society,

• a trial should be ordered first.

• there should be a confidential investigation by a select committee of the society.

• the accused member should appear at the next meeting for questioning.

• the reasons for the suspicions must be published and distributed at the next general meeting.

Which statement is false regarding the trial procedure?

• The accused can speak.

• The validity of the charges will be heard at a trial.

• The accused is not allowed to call witnesses.

• The accused has the right to be represented by counsel.

If the accused at a trial fails to appear at the appointed time as directed, the trial

• is canceled.

• proceeds without the accused.

• is automatically rescheduled for the next regular meeting.

• proceeds but must be completed again with the accused present.

If you were chairman at a trial, what would be your first action?

• Direct the secretary to read the charges, and allow members to speak on their opinions.

• Ask the accused how he or she pleads.

• Remind the assembly that the meeting is in executive session and that all business must be kept secret.

• Notify the accused of the penalty if found guilty.

After the preliminaries are taken in a trial of a member, the accused must plead guilty and then the members vote on his or her guilt.

• A vote is taken by roll call.

• Chair directs the secretary to read the charges.

• Accused must be present.

The third step in a trial if the plea is not guilty is

• Opening statements.

• The reading of the charges by the secretary.

• Closing arguments.

• The testimony of witnesses.

After the closing arguments of a trial are completed, the officers of the society meet to decide if the member is

• Guilty.

• The chairman adjourns the meeting and sets the meeting date and time for disciplining the accused.

• The charges are opened for debate and voted on separately.

• The members immediately vote on the charges by ballot without debate.