7.8. Courtroom Players: Judges and Court Staff

Who coined the term 'courtroom workgroup' in their 1977 book, 'Felony Justice: An organizational analysis of criminal courts'?

What are the two phases of the criminal justice process mentioned that involve individuals who regularly work together in the trial courts?

In a bench trial where the defendant has waived a jury, who sits as the 'trier of fact'?

According to the chapter, why is the traditional view of the judge as the most influential person in court considered misleading?

What is the sole qualification to be a judge in most jurisdictions, according to the text?

What is the typical range for a judge's term in office, or tenure, in state courts?

How are Article III federal judges, such as those on the U.S. District Court and U.S. Supreme Court, selected?

What is the term of office for Article III federal judges according to the U.S. Constitution?

Which court staff member is responsible for preparing case files, marking physical evidence, and swearing in witnesses during a trial?

What is the primary responsibility of a Local or State Trial Court Administrator?

What is the role of an Indigency Verification Officer (IVO)?

What percentage of all individuals accused of a crime qualify as indigent, according to the chapter?

Which court staff member is primarily responsible for courtroom security?

Which of the following tasks falls under the responsibility of the Jury Clerk?

What is the role of a Release Assistance Officer (RAO)?

Which factor is NOT listed as a consideration for a Release Assistance Officer (RAO) when determining a defendant's likelihood of reappearance?

What is the primary function of a Scheduling Clerk, also known as a docketing clerk?

What does it mean when a trial judge has 'taken under advisement'?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary methods for selecting state judges mentioned in the text?

Which of the following best describes the background of Bailiffs according to the chapter?

In a jury trial, what is the judge's role regarding jury instructions?

What is a key reason provided in the chapter for why the traditional view of the judge's influence is misleading in the majority of criminal cases?

According to the text, what is the Missouri Plan?

In some jurisdictions, what is the professional qualification of a 'law clerk'?

What challenge for court staff is mentioned in relation to the recent transition to electronic filing of documents?

Who works under the supervision of the trial court administrator and is responsible for tasks like calling the session to order and announcing the judge's entry?

What is a key difference between the term for a trial judge and an appellate judge in many states?

Which court staff member would be responsible for arranging lodging and meals for jurors in the rare event of jury sequestration?

What is a major difficulty for Indigency Verification Officers (IVOs) mentioned in the text?

What term refers to the cooperative working relationship between prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges to efficiently resolve cases?

Trial judges are responsible for presiding over all of the following hearings EXCEPT:

What does the text say about the empirical evidence regarding the quality of judges based on different selection methods?

Who appoints federal magistrate judges?

What is the primary function of a bailiff regarding witnesses during a court proceeding?

Why might a Release Assistance Officer (RAO) investigate a defendant's proposed living conditions?

A judge is presiding over a jury trial. After the defendant is convicted, who is generally responsible for imposing the sentence?

What is one exception to the trend of requiring judges to be lawyers?

What does it mean that states often employ 'hybrid' systems of judicial selection?

As courtroom security becomes a bigger concern, who is increasingly used as bailiffs?

What responsibility does the Scheduling Clerk have regarding the calendars of judges, law enforcement officers, and defense attorneys?

Besides the defendant's likelihood of reappearance, what other major factor influences a Release Assistance Officer's recommendation?

Which court employee's effectiveness is described as extremely important, with ineffective performance causing 'delay, frustration, and may impede the justice process'?

What is the term for the length of time a judge will 'sit' in office?

In addition to their judicial duties, what professional standards are trial judges subject to?

What does a Release Assistance Officer (RAO) typically suggest to the judge regarding a defendant who is granted bail or conditional release?

The chapter mentions that in most jurisdictions today, what must people do before entering a courtroom?

What is the shortest term for an appellate judge in many states?

What is described as a 'difficulty in qualifying for a court-appointed attorney' for a defendant?

How do prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and court staff work in reality, according to the text, despite the adversarial model?

What is the term for a court where staff is divided into units such as criminal, civil, traffic, juvenile, and family?