Bench has different connotations regarding the judiciary. It can simply mean the location in the courtroom where the judge sits. An attorney may ask for permission to approach the bench during a trial. The word can also be used to describe the members of a particular judiciary collectively such as the federal bench.
A bench warrant is a bench warrant whether it is issued by a criminal court judge or a civil court judge.
Court of King's Bench - England - ended in 1875.
The judge hears evidence provided on both sides, and makes rulings on the law. In the case of bench trials, they also decide on the verdict. They run the court room.
A bench warrant is issued by the Court. A private citizen or his attorney isn't the originating agent, the Court (the judge) is. The Court has sole discretion in this, and cannot be compelled to issue a bench warrant.
Court of Queens Bench
If the room may be a child's room, then a bench may serve the important purpose of keeping things tidy. A bench could be an awesome clutter killer!
Yes, Supreme Court justices are required to be lawyers in order to serve on the bench.
The court.
Provincial Court, Court of Queens Bench, and Alberta Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal is the highest. Under it is the Court of Queen's Bench.
No
Because the defendent should be visible to all involved in the case, and the Judge is the highest authority in the room.