Court Room Vocab

2. A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
3. A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
5. A judge's office.
6. of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
8. The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.
9. Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
10. Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts.
11. In a civil suit, the person complained against in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
13. Put off trial until another time.
14. evidence: All evidence except eyewitness testimony.
15. An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.

1. Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
2. The law that the police believe the defendant has broken.
4. something that someone says happened.
5. Legal advice; a term used to refer to lawyers in a case.
7. A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant
8. offense: A crime punishable by death.
12. A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
15. A log containing brief entries of court proceedings,