Blog 12: Part 2 "Judge Courtroom Script"

Judge: Please be seated. Today we are hearing in the case of High Tech Middle versus Mr. Jack Merridew who is accused on two counts of murder. The murders of Simon Potter and Edwin "Piggy" ____________. Does prosecution or defense have any request to admit or exclude any evidence.



(supposing answer is no)



Now we shall the opening statement for both the prosecution and defense. Prosecution you may make your opening statement.



(after prosecution opening statement)



Thank you. Defense you may make your opening statement.



(after defense opening statement)



Thank you defense. Prosecution you may start your case-in-chief.



{if anyone objects either allow or over rule dependingon whats happening}



(after case-in-chief)



Defense at this time you may cross examine any of the witnesses brought up previously.



(after cross-examination)



Prosecution you may re-examine your witnesses at this time.



(after redirect)



Does the defense rest?

(if yes)



(if defense makes motion to dismiss, DENY)



Defense you may start your case-in-chief.



(after case-in-chief)



Prosecution, now is the time to cross-examine the defenses witnesses if you so choose.



(after cross-examination)



Defense, now you may re-examine your witnesses if you want to.



(after redirect)

Does the defense rest?

(if yes)

Thank you, prosecution you may make your rebuttal.

(after rebuttal)

Will the prosecution and defense attorney's approach the stand?

(make jury instructions)

Prosecution you may make your closing argument.

(after prosecution closing argument)

Defense you may make your closing argument.

(after closing argument)

Prosecution you may make your final rebuttal if you so choose.

{after this the jury makes there deliberation and renders a verdict and th judge delivers a sentence}