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NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURT AND TESTIFYING IN COURT TEST QUESTIONS AND ASNWERS
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NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURT ANDTESTIFYING IN COURT TEST
QUESTIONS AND ASNWERS
While on the initial visit to the courthouse, the new officer should do what? - Answer--
Observe 1-2 hours of court or more
-Meet the assistant district attorney assigned to court that day
-Meet the Judge, as many Défense attorneys as possible, and all of the other court
personnel (clerk of court staff, bailiffs, etc.)
The idea that seems to work best to organize files for court is an
______________________________________. - Answer-Expandable file folder with
dividers labelled A through Z.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure necessary witnesses are present for trial? - Answer-
It is the Officers responsibility
____________________ is a vital part of the court process. - Answer-Discovery
A judge presides over this type of court proceedings, and all cases, including
misdemeanors and felonies, are tried in this court. The session is one (1) day. There
are strict confidentiality rules and the dockets are not public records. - Answer-Juvenile
Court
A Judge presides over this type of court, but there is also a jury present that determines
as to whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The session is one (1) week and may
last longer to complete a trial. - Answer-Superior Court
A judge presides over this type of court and there is no jury present. It typically deals
with infractions or misdemeanors only. (Some felony offenses may be pled to in this
type of court). Generally, a session is one (1) day. - Answer-District Court
An officer must be prepared to _____________ if the need arises. - Answer-Try all
cases
The ___________________ is required to make discovery available to the Défense. -
Answer-District Attorneys office
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 is known as
_____________________. - Answer-Jury
, Officers should develop a reputation for being _______________________. - Answer-
Thorough Investigators
What information should be obtained prior to the first day that the new officers’ cases
are scheduled for court?
(7) - Answer--Where to park
-Where bathrooms are and the place where other officers gather
-How to talk to D.A. in advance about a 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/how to get copies of court docket for that day
__________________ evidence is oral testimony from witnesses. - Answer-Testimonial
Evidence
________________ results when the District Attorney agrees to dismiss or reduce a
case for a certain reason - Answer-Plea-Bargaining
The _____________________ has the sole responsibility to decide which cases to try
and which cases to plea-bargain. - Answer-District Attorney
Perjury (lying under oath) is a __________________ Felony, punishable by up to 59
months in prison, or a fine, or both. - Answer-Class F Felony
____________________ evidence includes documents, writings, recordings, and
photographs. - Answer-Documentary Evidence
____________________ occurs when someone wilfully and corruptly, while under oath
or affirmation, gives testimony or makes a statement that is false and material. -
Answer-Perjury
The best evidence rules applies only to _________________ evidence. - Answer-
Written
The most important rule to remember when testifying is to
_________________________. - Answer-Tell the truth
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