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    The judge oversees the court proceedings to ensure they follow the law, allows only relevant evidence, and ultimately decides the sentence. Other roles include the judge's associate who helps with administration, the defense counsel who represents the accused, the prosecutor who argues for guilt, the accused on trial, witnesses who provide testimony, an orderly who manages the court, a media bench for journalists, a monitor who records evidence, a public gallery for observers, a bailiff who oversees the accused and jury, and a jury of citizens who decide the verdict.

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    The judge oversees the court proceedings to ensure they follow the law, allows only relevant evidence, and ultimately decides the sentence. Other roles include the judge's associate who helps with administration, the defense counsel who represents the accused, the prosecutor who argues for guilt, the accused on trial, witnesses who provide testimony, an orderly who manages the court, a media bench for journalists, a monitor who records evidence, a public gallery for observers, a bailiff who oversees the accused and jury, and a jury of citizens who decide the verdict.

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    The judge oversees the court proceedings to ensure they follow the law, allows only relevant evidence, and ultimately decides the sentence. Other roles include the judge's associate who helps with administration, the defense counsel who represents the accused, the prosecutor who argues for guilt, the accused on trial, witnesses who provide testimony, an orderly who manages the court, a media bench for journalists, a monitor who records evidence, a public gallery for observers, a bailiff who oversees the accused and jury, and a jury of citizens who decide the verdict.

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    Judge

    The judge makes sure the proceedings are being followed


    according to the law. They make sure the evidence is
    relevant. Most importantly the judge decides the final
    sentence.
    They are referred to as ‘Your Hounour’ or ‘The Honourable
    Justice (surname)’. The judge wears a black gown.

    Judge’s Associate
    The judge’s associate helps in the
    administration of the court including
    preparing documents, recording decisions
    and issuing forms and warrants.

    Defence Counsel
    A solicitor or barrister (lawyer) employed by
    the accused or defendant to defend the
    charge. Depending on the state they may also
    wear a wig and a gown.
    Prosecutor
    A solicitor of barrister (lawyer) who conducts
    criminal proceedings on behalf of the
    government to convince the jury that the
    accused is guilty.

    Accused
    The person on trial for committing an
    offence. They can also be known as the
    defendant.

    Witnesses
    People who give evidence on behalf of the
    prosecution or defence.
    Orderly
    Calls witnesses and helps to keep order in the
    court.

    Media Bench
    This is where journalists can sit to listen and
    then report on the proceedings.

    Monitor
    Ensures all the court evidence is recorded on
    tape.
    Public Gallery
    Members of the public are allowed to watch
    court proceedings.

    Bailiff
    The bailiff keeps watch over the accused or
    deals with the jury. They will also follow up
    with obtaining any fines due from the
    accused.

    Jury
    The jury is usually made up of about 12
    people randomly selected from the general
    public. They listen to the trial and decide as a
    group whether the person is guilty or not.

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