NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURT AND
TESTIFYING IN COURT QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Where are most patrol officers’ cases tried? - Answer-district courts
The first day in court as a new law enforcement officer should not be..? - Answer-the
first day at the courthouse. Before the first day that the new officer's cases are
scheduled for court, an experienced officer should take the new officer to the
courthouse and show the new officer around.
While on the initial visit to the courthouse, the new officer should..? - Answer-observe 1-
2 hours of court or more, meet the assistant district attorney assigned to court that day,
the judge, as many defense attorneys as possible, and all of the other court personnel
(i.e., clerk of court staff, bailiffs, etc.)
During a new police officers initial visit to court what information should be obtained? -
Answer-1. Where to park the vehicle while in court?
2. Where are the bathrooms and the place where other officers gather
3. How to get to see the district attorney (D.A.) in advance about a case?
4. The function of all court personnel.
5. Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called for trial?
6. Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case when the defendant pleads
guilty?
7. Where and how to get copies of the court docket for that day?
In district court, cases will not be called for trial in the order that they appear on the
docket. Most district attorneys call all _________ _________ first. - Answer-guilty pleas
The officer's most important attribute is a reputation for..? - Answer-honest, impartial,
and accurate testimony. Officers must have a reputation for always being truthful,
whether under oath or not. Defense attorneys, district attorneys, and judges must all
know that they can rely on anything an officer tells them. The reputation of an officer is
formed very quickly and starts to be formed from the first time the officer appears in
court.
Very early in an officer's career, judges, district attorneys, and defense attorneys form..?
- Answer-opinions as to an officer's competence, honesty, and fairness. These opinions
can affect whether or not a certain case goes to trial defense and prosecution trial
tactics, as well as the judge's actions during the trial.
District court - Typically, ______________ or ____________________ only - Answer-
infraction, misdemeanor
TESTIFYING IN COURT QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
Where are most patrol officers’ cases tried? - Answer-district courts
The first day in court as a new law enforcement officer should not be..? - Answer-the
first day at the courthouse. Before the first day that the new officer's cases are
scheduled for court, an experienced officer should take the new officer to the
courthouse and show the new officer around.
While on the initial visit to the courthouse, the new officer should..? - Answer-observe 1-
2 hours of court or more, meet the assistant district attorney assigned to court that day,
the judge, as many defense attorneys as possible, and all of the other court personnel
(i.e., clerk of court staff, bailiffs, etc.)
During a new police officers initial visit to court what information should be obtained? -
Answer-1. Where to park the vehicle while in court?
2. Where are the bathrooms and the place where other officers gather
3. How to get to see the district attorney (D.A.) in advance about a case?
4. The function of all court personnel.
5. Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called for trial?
6. Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case when the defendant pleads
guilty?
7. Where and how to get copies of the court docket for that day?
In district court, cases will not be called for trial in the order that they appear on the
docket. Most district attorneys call all _________ _________ first. - Answer-guilty pleas
The officer's most important attribute is a reputation for..? - Answer-honest, impartial,
and accurate testimony. Officers must have a reputation for always being truthful,
whether under oath or not. Defense attorneys, district attorneys, and judges must all
know that they can rely on anything an officer tells them. The reputation of an officer is
formed very quickly and starts to be formed from the first time the officer appears in
court.
Very early in an officer's career, judges, district attorneys, and defense attorneys form..?
- Answer-opinions as to an officer's competence, honesty, and fairness. These opinions
can affect whether or not a certain case goes to trial defense and prosecution trial
tactics, as well as the judge's actions during the trial.
District court - Typically, ______________ or ____________________ only - Answer-
infraction, misdemeanor
