Also known as the defendant , the person accused of the crime. He or she does not have to prove their innocence — it is for the prosecution to prove that they are guilty. If he accused person is in custody, they will be escorted to court by a prison officer. There are barristers for the prosecution representing the State who bring the case known as 'counsel for the prosecution' and barristers for the accused person known as 'counsel for the defence'.
The barristers receive their instructions from solicitors who sit facing them. The prosecution barristers address the court. It is their job to present the evidence against the defendant. They explain to the court what the defendant is accused of doing and are responsible for presenting the case against the defendant. There is no jury in the Court of Appeal.
In criminal matters Generally representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions are in the court for criminal matters. Bringing a friend You will need to seek leave of the court if you are self-represented and would like a friend to help you at the bar table. However, your friends may sit in the public gallery of the courtroom. Near the bench, you will also find a secured door. One chair is always for the courtroom clerk, who handles case files and paperwork. A law clerk is an attorney who works for the judge and assists the judge in conducting the business of the Court.
This is where testifying witnesses will sit while they are giving testimony in a case. You may or may not see a Bible near the witness stand. You can read more about what to do and not do on the witness stand here. Lawyers will often address the judge or jury or question witnesses from this area, and you may see a podium available for the lawyers to use. Courtroom Layout: Who Sits Where?
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