A court reporter (transcriptionist), a caricaturist (no cameras, please), translator(s), the witness(es), the jury and the spectators (or audience), may be in the courtroom.
In a court proceeding, the key figures typically include the prosecutor (representing the government and presenting the case against the defendant), the defendant (the individual or entity accused of a crime), the judge (overseeing the proceedings and ensuring a fair trial), and sometimes a defense attorney (representing the defendant). Other participants may include witnesses, court reporters, and jurors depending on the type of trial.
In a typical courtroom, you will find the judge, the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the defendant, witnesses, the jury (if it's a jury trial), court staff, and spectators.
In a criminal law case there are 6 parties involved. These parties include the victim, the defendant or suspect, the defense attorney, the prosecutor, the judge, and the jury.
The judge - The clerk of the court - a court stenographer - the defendant - the defense attorney (and any assistants) - the prosecutor (and any assistants) - the court Bailiff (one or more) - The jury - any onlookers - and (as they are called, one-at-a-time) the witnesses for both sides.
The judge has the option of dismissing the case, but they usually defer to the prosecutor and grant another hearing so that the prosecutor (or law enforcement) can look into why the complainant failed to show - just in case there was any foul play involved. .
A plea bargain is a 'deal' made between the prosecutor and the defendant. Judges have nothing to do with plea bargains - as a matter of fact judges don't even have to abide by them.
Yes, if the DA pr Prosecutor determines that the case is not a proper or winnable case, he may request a dismissal even after a trial date has been fixed. (And the defendant would be thrilled).
The prosecutor and the Judge are supposed to carry themselves in a professional manner. In a court of law, the prosecutor is only supposed to argue his case for prosecution. The judge holds the final word. The prosecutor decisions does not affect the judge judgment of a case.
Judge, Prosecutor, and Defense Attorney
No. She was a court prosecutor, but she is now a television personality.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a plea bargain "contract." The offer of a plea bargain is made between the prosecutor and the defense attorney. The judge is not involved in this 'bargaining process' and in some cases may not agree with it, and is not required to follow the result suggested by the prosecutor.
"The defendant looked nervously at the judge as the prosecution entered the court house."