Difference between revisions of "Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III)"

Jump to navigation Jump to search
no edit summary
Line 3: Line 3:


== A. Courtroom procedure for self-represented litigants ==
== A. Courtroom procedure for self-represented litigants ==
When an accused attends court for a matter, he or she should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify him or herself.
When an accused attends court for a matter, they should check the court lists to confirm which courtroom the matter is to be heard in. If the court is not sitting at the time, the accused should attempt to seek out the Crown Counsel who has conduct of the matter, and identify themselves.


In order to get his matter called the self-represented accused person should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that he/she is present, self-represented, and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused '''and their counsel''' are present. Do not interrupt Crown Counsel when they are addressing a matter.
In order to get his matter called the self-represented accused person should indicate to Crown Counsel or the Crown assistant that they is present, self-represented, and ready to proceed. Crown Counsel will proceed with the shortest matters first; priority will also be given to matters for which the accused '''and their counsel''' are present. Do not interrupt Crown Counsel when they are addressing a matter.


When the Judge enters or exits the court, the accused should stand. If the court is sitting, the accused should enter the courtroom, and be seated at the chairs located behind the bar.
When the Judge enters or exits the court, the accused should stand. If the court is sitting, the accused should enter the courtroom, and be seated at the chairs located behind the bar.


When the matter is called, the accused should rise and approach the counsel’s table. He or she should stand on the other side of the podium from the Crown. The rule of thumb is that Crown is seated next to the witness box while the defence and the accused are seated furthest away. In order to get the matter called, the accused should indicate to the sheriff or the Crown that he/she is ready to proceed.  
When the matter is called, the accused should rise and approach the counsel’s table. They should stand on the other side of the podium from the Crown. The rule of thumb is that Crown is seated next to the witness box while the defence and the accused are seated furthest away. In order to get the matter called, the accused should indicate to the sheriff or the Crown that he/she is ready to proceed.  


:'''NOTE:''' Provincial Court Judges wear robes and are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while JPs wear suits or other clothing, and are addressed as “Your Worship.”
:'''NOTE:''' Provincial Court Judges wear robes and are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while JPs wear suits or other clothing, and are addressed as “Your Worship.”
5,109

edits

Navigation menu