'# you are sick or thera has been a
family tragedy, telephone your lawyer,
probation officer, or the prosecutor's
office at 941-0525 and advise them as
sarty as possibie., A later date wlil
probably be asked for,

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Court Clerk - Supervises the Court,
Makes sure all the necessary documents
ara before the Judge. Calls the Judge
from hls Chembers and the- Court to
order.

Court Reporter - Records the procesdings

of the Court and al} dacIsions,

Crown Counsel - Nay also ba called the

Prosecutor. Presents the case against
you for consideration of the dJudgs.

Defence Counsei - The lawyer who acts on
your behalf to see your Interests are
being met.

Judge - Hears all sides of the case,
asks questions, makes s decision and
Passes sentence,

Probation Officer - One who provides
background Information about you to help
the Judge come. to a suitable
disposition,

Sheriff ~ Keeps order In the Court and

ree

escorts accused,

Soclai Worker ~ One who provides varlous
professlonal” services or alds tn
Investigation, fraatment or material ald
to [Individuals or to famities, In
Family Court the Soctal Worker subrits
the affidavits that the person or
persons hava been served notice that
they have to appear In Court,

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fo Judges Quarters to holding facilities

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CROWN DEFENCE!
~~ DEFENDANT

LAWYERS| [Probation Officers
=

Spectators [Spectators]

TYPICAL COURT LAYOUT

SUMMARY

Locate the Courthouse ahead of the
Yrisl date,

Dress neatly,

Remaln outs!de the Courtroom untii
cabled, ;

Be prepared to walt,

Testi fying may take salnutes or
hours,

Speak foudly and clearty,

Direct: all your answers to the
Judge, ;

Ask for hetp before the trial If you
feel you need I+,

Do not te afrald to say "i do not
understand" [f you do not understand
the proceedings,

if you have any comments or questions
regarding the Court process piease
telaphone the Court Registry at 941-0604

INFORMATION PRESENTED BY:
DISTRICT NO. 43 JOINT FAMILY
COURT/YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE

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