Some municipal courts are known as 'Courts of General Session' - such a judge would probably be a municipal judge assigned to the bench in that court.
The judge that presides in that specific session, like a magistrate, as opposed to a trial judge, who will be assigned a case for the length of it. Most session judges hold smaller hearings such as bonds and arraignments, or are on-call to sign search or arrest warrants.
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A Just a Minute session is a game or activity where participants take turns speaking for one minute without hesitation, repetition, or deviation on a given topic. The goal is to keep talking without being interrupted for the full minute, following the rules of the game. It is often used as a communication exercise to improve speaking skills and quick thinking.
It is traditional for all to rise at the beginning of a court session in order to highlight that all men are equal for the court's judgement. This act is also a sign of respect for the Judge presiding the court.
No, a trial begins when the bailiff has declared the trial to be in session, and the judge taps his gavel.
After you are placed under arrest you should be presented to court at the next regularly scheduled session of court - and this can depend on the jurisdiction. In many highly urbanized metropolitan areas, court can be constantly in session with a so-called "duty judge" on at all times. In less densely populated and rural areas, court may be out of session over the weekends and holidays, and you could be held for as long as 48 hours.Remember - the legality of your arrest has already been ruled upon by the judge at the time they signed the warrant.
Could you mean to be asking, 'What does the term "addressing" the court mean?' Addressing the court means speaking to the judge while the court is in session and everybody is on record.--------------Dressing the court is when the judge is still sitting and the last advocate in court will remain 'dressing the court' until the judge allows them to leave. Its a sign of respect and courtesy and the judge will normally let them leave quickly.
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