Justice Professionals
Judge
- Wears a red sash
- Referred to as “Your Honour”
- Decides if the law has been broken and consequences
- Is present in trials, sentencing, mental health courts and pre-trials
Justice of the Peace
- Wears a green sash and is referred to as “Your Worship”
- Decides if person can be released on bail
- Is present in criminal court matters before trial
Clerk of the Court
- Sits in the center in front of the Judge/Justice of the peace
- Handles the court paper work
- Organizes court schedules, calls court to order
Court Reporter
- Sits beside the clerk of the court and in front of the judge/justice of the peace
- Makes notes of everything that is said in the courtroom
Duty Counsel/Defense Counsel
- Free lawyer that can help you with your first appearance and subsequent appearances if you qualify
- Connect with your local court duty counsel for more information
Crown/Crown Prosecutor
- Provincial lawyer that represents the community
- Responsible for proving criminal charges
Accused
- Person that is charged with a criminal offence
Witness
- Is someone who has knowledge/evidence about a matter that is presented in the court
Case Study
These are some of the justice professionals that Derek saw in the court during his first appearance.
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