Court Systems & Structures Vocabulary

What is the term for the following definition? Neutral panels established by government agencies to settle a variety of disputes among different parties of people and businesses.

• Court Systems

• Arbitration Boards

• Legislative Committees

• Regulatory Commissions

What is the term for the following definition? Transfer of a case from a lower to a higher level for a new hearing.

• Appeal

• Arraignment

• Deposition

• Subpoena

What is the term for the following definition? Party initiating a lawsuit against an organization or individual.

What is the term for the following definition? Party denying or defending against allegations made by the plaintiff.

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Witness

• Jury

What is the term for the following definition? Person against whom a crime has been committed.

What is the term for the following definition? Represents the defendant and ensures the defendant is protected according to the law.

• Defense Attorney

• Prosecutor

• Judge

• Bailiff

What is the term for the following definition? Officer in charge of the court proceeding; ensures all evidence used in the trial is legal, instructs the jury and typically provides the sentence when a defendant is convicted.

• Judge

• Bailiff

• Prosecutor

• Clerk

What is the term for the following definition? Attorney who is hired or appointed by the state or federal government to represent the plaintiff or the state.

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Bailiff

• Defense Attorney

What is the term for the following definition? Court officer responsible for giving out subpoenas, escorting defendants from jail to the courtroom, representing the jury to the judge and protecting safety of all in the courtroom.

• Bailiff

• Prosecutor

• Clerk

• Court Reporter

What is the term for the following definition? Records the official record of the trial; these word-for-word transcripts are used in appeals.

• Court Reporter

• Bailiff

• Prosecutor

• Jury Foreperson