What Is a Court Reporter or Stenographer?
A court reporter will transcribe, or write down, all testimony, arguments and rulings as they take place in the court room. The document that they write is called a “transcript” …
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What happens during a deposition?
If you file a personal injury lawsuit, the attorney for the defendant will likely “depose” you or take your deposition. A deposition is the process in which the defendant’s …
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Who Can Be A Judge?
A judge is the person who presides over a court of law. The judge has usually practiced law for a significant amount of time before being either elected or named to serve as a judge. …
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Is There Always A Jury?
No, in many cases there is no jury. Cases that are tried before a judge without a jury is called a “bench trial.” Juries are usually found in criminal trials.
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Can Anyone View A Trial?
Generally yes, most trials are open to the public. This is because the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution establishes the right of the accused to a public trial. Rarely a trial will …
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