court is in session
- gavelSmall ceremonial hammer
- judgeOne who decides
- juryLegal decision-making body
- verdictOfficial court decision
- witnessOne who attests
testimony · objection · lawyer · prosecutor · defendant · bailiff · oath · bench · trial · hearing · evidence · sworn · counsel · robe · stand · order · proceedings · plea
operational status
court is in sessioncourt is adjourned
formality of proceedings
court is in sessionoff the record
Not meant for reporting
sidebar · out of court · settlement negotiations · plea bargaining · extrajudicial
formality of legal process
court is in sessionout-of-court settlement
Resolution bypassing formal litigation
mediation · arbitration · plea bargain · extrajudicial · vigilante justice