Opening of the Trial
Bailiff: "Please rise. The Court of OSCA is now in session, the Honorable Judge Leandra Clarke is presiding."
[Everyone remains standing until the Judge is seated.]
Judge: "Ms. Connor Cantrell, what is today's case?"
Bailiff: 'Your Honor, today's case is The State v. Elliott Ott.
Judge: [The judge will begin by reading the jury instruction to the members of the jury.]
"Members of the jury, you are to decide this case solely on the evidence presented here in the courtroom. This evidence includes the testimony of witnesses and any documents that are entered into the court record. You will not use any objections made by the lawyers and arguments concerning the objections, testimony that the court tells you to disregard or anything you may have seen or heard outside the courtroom when making your decision.
During this trial you are going to hear the testimony of witnesses, and you will have to make judgments about the credibility of the witnesses. I ask you to be patient, and listen carefully to the testimony of all witnesses, and keep it all in mind until you hear the entire case. In making your decision, rely on your own experience, your own judgment, and your own common sense.
If at any time during the trial you are unable to hear, please raise your hand. The parties will be asked to speak up."
Judge: "Is the prosecution ready?"
Prosecution Attornies: [standing] "Your Honor, the prosecution is ready."
Judge: "Is the defense ready?"
Defense Attornies: [standing] "Your Honor, the defense is ready."
[Remember to always use "Your Honor" when speaking to the Judge.]
[Everyone remains standing until the Judge is seated.]
Judge: "Ms. Connor Cantrell, what is today's case?"
Bailiff: 'Your Honor, today's case is The State v. Elliott Ott.
Judge: [The judge will begin by reading the jury instruction to the members of the jury.]
"Members of the jury, you are to decide this case solely on the evidence presented here in the courtroom. This evidence includes the testimony of witnesses and any documents that are entered into the court record. You will not use any objections made by the lawyers and arguments concerning the objections, testimony that the court tells you to disregard or anything you may have seen or heard outside the courtroom when making your decision.
During this trial you are going to hear the testimony of witnesses, and you will have to make judgments about the credibility of the witnesses. I ask you to be patient, and listen carefully to the testimony of all witnesses, and keep it all in mind until you hear the entire case. In making your decision, rely on your own experience, your own judgment, and your own common sense.
If at any time during the trial you are unable to hear, please raise your hand. The parties will be asked to speak up."
Judge: "Is the prosecution ready?"
Prosecution Attornies: [standing] "Your Honor, the prosecution is ready."
Judge: "Is the defense ready?"
Defense Attornies: [standing] "Your Honor, the defense is ready."
[Remember to always use "Your Honor" when speaking to the Judge.]