In court, when the judge walks in and it is called out to "all rise", what would happen if someone just sat there?
I've done it myself a few times when I've been absorbed in reading or writing something, or otherwise daydreaming, and you sometimes see others being similarly oblivious. Observers in the public gallery often just don't realise that the instruction applies to them too. If it's a big enough courtroom with many people in it, most of the time nothing will happen. Sometimes, particularly if it's more obvious, the person who shouts the instruction - the clerk or usher - will repeat it again, perhaps irritably while looking straight at you, and perhaps following up with a more pointed: "That means you need to stand up."On one or two occasions I've seen the judge themselves verbally scold someone for not getting up, but usually they're not that bothered - they tend to have more humility than that. I've never seen anyone sent out of the courtroom, or anything like that.Now and then you see defendants who make a point of refusing to stand, simply because they want to make a gesture of disrespect towards the court. On those occasions the staff and judge (I think wisely) just get on with business and don't waste time trying to force them to do it.It's certainly a breach of etiquette, and doing it deliberately will do you no favours if you're a defendant, witness or lawyer who is hoping to rely on the sympathy of the court. But I don't think, at least in the UK, it could be construed as contempt of court.
Can I sit on a courtroom gallery as a spectator, and watch some trials if I'm Mexican with tourist VISA?
I'm Mexican, I watch a lot of American courtroom dramas on TV. I'm traveling to the USA in a few months. I would like to sit down, and watch a few trials in an American court room. As far as I know from TV, the gallery area is open to the public. But since I'm not an American, I think it's better to check beforehand. Can I just get in, sit down, and watch some trials take place?
Are UK Magistrates Courts really Police Courts?
Are UK Magistrates Courts really Police Courts?They are often attached to police stations and have access between police cells and court. The courts are slowly being consolidated, into combined justice centres which cover Crown, County and maybe Magistrates too.If you end up being interviewed, the police will often call in a duty solicitor. That same person could be your defence lawyer if you get charged and have to appear.Magistrates have powers to punish on “summary offensive”, some discretion on “triable either” which means that they can punish themselves, within their limits, or indict to Crown. Then there are offences which indictment only. The clerk of the court, a qualified lawyer, will advise and issue any orders. Effectively the Magistrates are a jury who have done a short procedure course. The clerk holds the power. Some courts, there is only one magistrate who are full time judges. They are often used for issuing orders to remand prisoners and are often without a public gallery.Magistrates courts can also issue orders for seizure of assets for certain civil infractions such as not paying your council tax. The officers carrying out the order have more powers than county court bailiffs do.
What is the proper name for a courtroom audience called?
in the USA where I live, that area of the court room is called the "gallery"
Can You Sit in on Court Cases?
With a few exceptions when the case is closed to the public, you can. I use to do that when I was attending law school. You can go to your local court, ask the bailiffs who are standing around and they will tell you which cases might be interesting. Criminal cases are usually fun to watch
How is a courtroom organized?
Short answer: It depends on the courtroom. (Sorry!) Long answer: In California state courts, at least the ones I've been in, the judge sits at an elevated desk. There is a seal of the state of California mounted above the judge. In front of the judge sits (usually) his or her clerk (who does scheduling for the judge and deals with the files for the matters before the judge). There's also a court reporter transcribing the proceedings. There's a table for the witness next to the judge. The witness sits at an elevated level, but not as high as the judge. The witness box is on the side of the courtroom that the jury box is on. There are (in state court anyway), two tables -- one for the prosecution or plaintiff side, and one for the defense side. The prosecution side sits on the side that the jury is on (as they carry the burden of proof and present their case to the jury ... and it also makes it easier for the jury to watch the defendant during the trial). There's a jury box filled with 14-20 seats for the jurors. It's cordoned off. The seats are usually decent -- comfortable for long sitting, but incapable of reclining or being moved around (of course, courtrooms vary). There's a barrier between the courtroom and the gallery. Usually there are chairs on the "court" side of the barrier for attorneys. There's also at least one bailiff, usually more. Attorneys sit at the tables with their clients. There's usually a microphone, but it's good practice to stand and project when speaking before the court. In federal court, there's a central podium that both sides share while speaking; argument doesn't happen from the table, but from the podium. Most courts now have pretty-decent A/V systems. Court proceedings are (usually) public; so you're always entitled to go to the courthouse and watch the proceedings. Proceedings can be heated and interesting, but are usually pretty boring; lots of jargon and procedural issues, little stuff of substance. When criminal matters are heard, it's common for in-custody prisoners to be present. They'll be shacked and wearing inmate garb. Hope this helps!
LOGIK for licking county court View 2000?
You mean log in? It depends which county, but my local one you don't need a log in. It's public records. I just click on the log in button and it takes me to the search page. Good luck.
How do i become a courtroom sketch artist?
I have done this professionally. I was approached by a network television station and asked. I was known for my drawing ability: able to draw people (as well as cars, weapons, architectural details, clothing, and so on) very quickly and very accurately (I also teach drawing). Although I used to do this quite regulary, the use of cameras in the courtroom have replaced many of the live courtroom artists and the demand is not what it once was. If you really want to do this, you must be able to draw VERY QUICKLY! You often only have a few MINUTES to draw someone who is on the stand. You must be very good at capturing someone's likeness quickly. You must be very strong with portraiture. You must be quite at ease with the materials you use: chalk, oil pastels, markers, etcetera. Again, time is the biggest factor. The sketches must be done quickly and given immediately to the station to prep for airing on the news. If you feel you can do this, make up some samples and approach your local television stations. Perhaps they will use your work. Depending on the station and/or your skills, you will get paid by the sketch or by the day. Due to security, it is often difficult to get up close enough to get a good view of the defendants, attorneys, etc., unless you are associated with a station. If you know any lawyers or someome at court, perhaps they will let you come in and try your hand. VERY IMPT! In court you must be very quiet (NO talking, no digging around in your tool box) and cannot be getting up and moving around for a better view. Once you are in your seat, you have to make it work from where you are. This is why you often see sketches done in profile or from the back. Good luck!
How is it decided who gets to attend high profile court cases?
In the UK anyone can attend court and view the trial from the public gallery. It is the same for high profile cases, though there may be significant queues and many people who wish to attend will probably be turned away. I think that there may be some type of arrangement for defence and prosecution lawyers to have invited guests, who have an interest in the case but are not witnesses, to get guaranteed places in the public gallery. I don't know whether this is the case but I do know that Members of Parliament can have guests invited to sit in the Strangers’ Gallery.