Going to Court

The overwhelming majority of people who have been formally accused of crime have to, at some point, make their way to court. Learning about courthouses, courtrooms, and the people who work in them can be a helpful way to begin to demystify the proceedings.

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Criminal Courtroom Layout

Just about everything that happens in a courtroom can seem confusing to someone who hasn’t experienced the justice system firsthand. Even the courtroom itself can be confounding.

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