NC BLET Preparing for Court Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified

Information to be obtained during a first visit to court - ANSWER--Where to park the vehicle while in court? -Where are the bathrooms and the place where other officers gather to discuss cases with DAs. -How to get to see the District Attorney in advance about the case? -The function of all court personnel. -Where to sit while waiting for cases to be called for trial. -Where to stand while summarizing the evidence in a case when the defendant pleads guilty? -Where and how to get copies of the court docket for the day? An officers most important attribute? - ANSWER-A reputation for honest, impartial, and accurate testimony. Types of Court - ANSWER-District Court Superior Court Juvenile Court Grand Jury District Court - ANSWER-Typically, infraction or misdemeanor only. A judge presides over criminal -------- court and there is no jury present. Generally a Session is One Day Superior Court - ANSWER-A judge presides over criminal -------- court but there is also a jury present that makes a determination as to whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. A defendant may waive their right to a jury trial and allow the presiding judge to make the determination of whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. A session is generally One Week and may last longer to complete a trial. Juvenile Court - ANSWER-A judge presides over-------- court proceedings and all cases including misdemeanors and felonies are tried in this court. A session is One Day There are strict confidentiality rules concerning-------- matters and the dockets are not public record. Grand Jury - ANSWER-A body of citizens who hear cases and determine whether probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether to issue a true bill of indictment. An officer may be called to testify. There will be no attorneys present in the room. The officers will be expected to present the facts of a case and answer any questions. Prepare, organize, and become familiar with the contents of your_____________. - ANSWER-Notes Keeping up with the court dates is the responsibility of the ________________________. - ANSWER-Officer