Main Players

Who are the "big" dogs in a courtroom?

​Lawyers

• A lawyer is a professional who is qualified to offer advice about the law or represent someone in legal matters

Judge

• A public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court

Jurors (Jury)

• a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

Supporting Characters

Who else is in a courtroom?

​Witnesses

• A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident take place. 

Defendant

• An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law. 

Plaintiff

• A person who brings a case against another in a court of law

Bailiff

• An official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc. 

Court Reporter

• A journalist who attends court hearings and reports on the proceedings.

Sketch Artists

• An artist employed by the criminal justice system who creates the likeness of subjects.