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====Trial Preparation and Procedures==== | ====Trial Preparation and Procedures==== | ||
- | Tips and guidelines for successful trial participation! | + | //Tips and guidelines for successful trial participation!// |
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+ | === Trial Sign Up === | ||
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+ | Defendants and Plaintiffs can sign up for trial in the [[https:// | ||
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+ | Be aware that **criminal defendants and Plaintiffs in civil cases are responsible for summonsing** the opposing party and failure to do so will result in a mistrial. This means your case will be summarily dismissed and you'll need to reschedule at a future time. If the criminal defendant is on Pre Trial Release, they will remain on Pre Trial Release until such a time as they complete the trial process correctly (or they violate the terms of the PTR Agreement, whichever comes first). | ||
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===Trial Agenda=== | ===Trial Agenda=== | ||
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**4. Evidentiary Presentation: | **4. Evidentiary Presentation: | ||
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The Defense will present all evidence for their case at this time. The Justice(s) may ask any questions they have of the defense during this presentation. | The Defense will present all evidence for their case at this time. The Justice(s) may ask any questions they have of the defense during this presentation. | ||
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**7. Deliberation** | **7. Deliberation** | ||
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- | In cases where a panel of judges have convened, the Justice(s) will recess to chambers for a 5-20 minute deliberation. A guilty verdict for all sentences less than life in Sisika requires a majority vote. Life and death sentences require unanimous agreement. | + | In cases where a panel of judges have convened, the Justice(s) will recess to chambers for a 5-20 minute deliberation. A guilty verdict for all sentences less than life in Sisika requires a majority vote. Life and death sentences require unanimous agreement. |
- | **8 Verdict** | + | **8. Verdict** |
- | The Justice(s) will render a guilty or innocent verdict on each contested charge, along with an explanation of how they came to their decision. Any changes to sentencing or charges, or judgements regarding compensation/ | + | The Justice(s) will render a guilty or innocent verdict on each contested charge, along with an explanation of how they came to their decision. Any changes to sentencing or charges, or judgements regarding compensation/ |
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+ | ===Trial Outcomes=== | ||
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+ | **Guilty Verdict** | ||
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+ | The criminal defendant will be remanded to custody by US Marshals to serve the remainder of their sentence in either Sisika Penitentiary, | ||
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+ | **Not Guilty Verdict** | ||
+ | * Defendant will be immediately released. | ||
+ | * Defense may request that the judge rule on compensation from the federal or local entity which wrongfully charged them. | ||
+ | * Defense may request that charges be expunged from the defendant' | ||
+ | //At this time, judges may also issue sentencing adjustments in such cases where charges are reduced or dropped, while others are upheld.// | ||
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+ | ===Preparing Evidence=== | ||
+ | * All evidence should be prepared in such a way that it can be easily shared with the court. | ||
+ | * Documentary evidence including images, written testimony, bank receipts, etc is best consolidated in a sharable google doc. | ||
+ | * Real evidence such as weapons or items which can be made available for the viewing of all parties should be carried on your person when possible. | ||
+ | * Weapons will need to be surrendered to a Marshal before entering court and will be held by the Bailiff until called for in court. | ||
+ | * Direct testimony can be presented as documentary evidence. It's recommended that the testimony is documented and signed by the witness. |