Court Proceedings

1. Officer – The person who helps manage the courtroom and calls witnesses.
7. – The party bringing a case in a criminal trial.
9. of Probabilities – The level of proof needed in a civil case.
10. – The person accused of committing a crime.
11. – The decision-making body of 12 people in serious criminal trials.
12. Offence – A serious criminal offence that is heard in the District or Supreme Court.
14. – The person responsible for assisting the judge with administrative tasks.
16. – The person who presides over a Local Court case.
17. Reasonable Doubt – The principle that a person is guilty only if the evidence proves it beyond any doubt.
18. Examination – The questioning of a witness by the opposing party’s lawyer.

1. Reporter – The person who records court proceedings.
2. of Proof – The legal requirement to prove the facts of a case.
3. – The highest-ranking officer in a courtroom, who ensures a fair trial.
4. – A legal professional who provides legal advice and prepares cases for court.
5. – The group that provides public reports on court cases.
6. – The party bringing a case in a civil trial.
7. – The process where parties exchange legal documents before a civil trial.
8. – The legal professional who represents a client in court and wears a wig and gown.
13. Offence – A less serious offence usually heard in the Local Court.
15. – A person who gives evidence in court based on what they saw or know.