Functions and duties of individuals in a court of law
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This section provides information on the functions and duties of the different people you are likely to encounter in a courtroom.
These people include:
- The judge
- Barristers
- Solicitors
- The jury
- Witnesses
- The court registrar
- The court stenographer
- Court reporters
- The tipstaff
- Legal clerks or assistants.
Page updated: 16 March 2009
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