There will be one correct answer and the other two answer choices will be either obviously wrong or not appropriate for the question asked. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the california contractors state license board. California mock trial program 20182019 judgeattorney handbook revised for stanislaus county. The criminal law handbook walks you through the criminal justice system, explaining complicated rules and processes in plain english. For more information on this issue, refer to protecting victims safety during discovery at section 6. Californias 72hour rule is constitutionally adequate when considered in context of the. This electronic edition of trial manual 6 for the defense of criminal cases by. Judicial council of california and the california judges association, cjer addresses the unique roles of justices, judges, subordinate judicial officers, and court personnel in order to enhance decisionmaking skills, encourage uniformity in judicial. If you find any errors in the handbook, or if you would like to suggest any improvements for future editions, please write to. The first thing that happens in a trial is called opening statements.
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The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint trial jurors with the general nature and importance of their role as jurors. This handbook must not be construed as constituting any part of the court reporters employment contract with the judge. Foreword to the posttrial handbook there will come a time when you believe everything is finished. This handbook is the project of the judiciary and courts committee of the king county bar association. If you received a jury summons from one of the following divisions and you do not reside in one of the counties listed, please request an excuse immediately see can i be deferred or excused from jury duty under the juror faq for information on how to request an excuse. Trial manual for defense attorneys in juvenile delinquency cases randy hertz new york university school of law martin guggenheim new york university school of law anthony g. The vision of the court administrators and judicial council staff who drafted the tcrm is to encourage and embrace input and participation from trial court leaders and. California driver handbook master table of contents. Research guide updated 11012010 california practice. In exercising the broad power to control the trial proceedings, a judge has, first and foremost, a duty to remain impartial. California mock trial program 20172018 judge and attorney.
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Divide the task of cross examinations of witnesses equally. Each fall, over 45 teams from local high schools prepare for orange countys mock trial competition. This packet is a modified version of the 20162017 judgeattorney handbook issued by the organization that runs the statewide california mock trial competition and includes information specific to the orange county mock trial competition. Trial manual for defense attorneys in juvenile delinquency. Cjers governing committee is an advisory committee to the judicial council, which sets policy and. Official materials for the california mock trial competition.
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