Understanding Courtroom Roles and Responsibilities

Chief Judge Peter Kidd introduces the courtroom and explains the roles of various participants in a criminal trial, including the prosecution and defense teams, Judge's Associate, Tip Staff, judge, and jury. The video emphasizes the importance of public access to trials for community learning.

Who is Peter Kidd in the context of the courtroom?

• A prosecutor

• The Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria

• A defense attorney

• A member of the jury

What is the primary role of the prosecution team?

• To select the jury

• To present the case against the accused

• To defend the accused

• To assist the judge

Who briefs the barrister in the defense team?

• The judge

• The jury

• The prosecution

• The solicitor

What is one of the responsibilities of the Judge's Associate?

• To present the case against the accused

• To decide the verdict

• To announce the judge's entry

• To assist with research and paperwork

What does the tip staff do when the judge enters the court?

• Takes the oaths of the witnesses

• Announces the judge's entry

• Presents the defense case

• Guides the jury

What is the judge's role in relation to the jury?

• To present the case against the accused

• To decide the verdict

• To assist with research

• To guide them about their role and points of law

What is the primary responsibility of the jury in a criminal case?

• To assist the judge

• To determine guilt or innocence

• To decide the sentence

• To present the defense case

Why is public access to criminal trials important?

• To assist the defense

• To help the prosecution

• To allow the community to learn about the legal process

• To ensure the judge is fair

What can members of the community do during a trial?

• Participate in the jury

• Present evidence

• Decide the verdict

• Enter the courtroom and observe

What is encouraged for community members regarding trials?

• To become a judge

• To watch trials to learn about the legal process

• To join the defense team

• To present the case against the accused