NCJ Number
51761
Date Published
1977
Length
0 pages
Annotation
DESIGNED FOR A TEENAGE AUDIENCE, THIS FILM STRIP AND AUDIOCASSETTE DETAILS A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE.
Abstract
ARGUING THAT DESPITE CROWDED COURT CALENDARS, JUDGES MUST GIVE THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATION TO EACH CASE BROUGHT BEFORE THEM, THE FILM STRIP ILLUSTRATES THE JUDGE'S HANDLING OF SEARCH WARRANT APPLICATIONS, MATTERS RELATING TO COURT ADMINISTRATION, A SHOPLIFTING CASE, A TRIAL ON ASSAULT CHARGES, A SENTENCING HEARING, AND FINALLY, JURY SELECTION AND INSTRUCTION. A JUDGE'S DUTIES ARE EXAMINED, ALONG WITH JUDICIAL SELECTION AND A VARIETY OF COURT-RELATED TERMS, INCLUDING WARRANT, COURT CALENDAR, PRETRIAL MOTION, INVASION OF PRIVACY, AFFADAVIT, PRESENTENCE REPORT, VOIR DIRE, JURY POOL, AND CIVIL LAW. (KBL)