| A | B |
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| BAILIFF | Announces that the court is in session and which judge is presiding. Swears in the witnesses. |
| PLAINTIFF/ PROSEC ATTNY | Gives his/her opening and closing statements first, cross-examines the defense witnesses, and objects to improper questions asked by the opposing attorney. Tries to show enough evidence to persuade the jury that their verdict should be in favor of the plaintiff/prosecution. |
| PLAINTIFF/ PROSECUTION | Initiates legal action against the defendant. |
| JUDGE | The person in charge of the court. Rules on the admissibility of evidence, instructs the jury on the principles of law which apply to the case, and announces the verdict |
| JURY | listens to the evidence and decides who wins the case |
| COURT REPORTER | Takes notes of everything said and done at the trial |
| DEFENDANT | This person is being accused of some wrong-doing. May be found guilty of a crime and/or owe money (depending on the type of case) if he/she loses the case. |
| DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY | Gives his/her opening and closing statements last, cross examines the plaintiff/prosecution's witnesses and objects to improper questions asked by the opposing attorney. Tries to show that there is not enough evidence to justify a verdict against the defendant. |
| WITNESS | Gives his/her account of what he/she believes to be the facts in the case. Is asked questions by attorneys from both sides. |
