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Etiquette for Criminal Matters (1:III) (view source)
Revision as of 11:50, 24 August 2022
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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 they are 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 they are ready to proceed. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' Provincial Court Judges wear robes and are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while | :'''NOTE:''' Provincial Court Judges wear robes and are addressed as “Your Honour” in court while Justices of the Peace wear suits or other clothing, and are addressed as “Your Worship.” | ||
=== 1. Interacting with Crown === | === 1. Interacting with Crown === | ||
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* Stand when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom; | * Stand when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom; | ||
* Stand when addressing the Court, being addressed by the Court, objecting and responding to objections. Stand when (or if) you are being sentenced or convicted; | * Stand when addressing the Court, being addressed by the Court, objecting and responding to objections. Stand when (or if) you are being sentenced or convicted; | ||
* Sit when Crown | * Sit when Crown Counsel is speaking to the court, or interjects to make an objection; | ||
* Stand on the other side of the podium from Crown Counsel and furthest away from the witness box; | * Stand on the other side of the podium from Crown Counsel and furthest away from the witness box; | ||
* Be well prepared. Know the factual basis of your file, the applicable law and the relevant procedural rules. Part of being well prepared means being able to answer questions from the court; | * Be well prepared. Know the factual basis of your file, the applicable law and the relevant procedural rules. Part of being well prepared means being able to answer questions from the court; | ||