What is a crown court clerk?

What is a crown court clerk?

The court clerk sits at the front of the court and prepares the laptops/screens that are used to present evidence during the trial. They read the formal charges to the court and take oaths from members of the jury. They also make notes during the trial.

What is the maximum sentence in a Crown Court?

If sentenced in the Crown Court the maximum sentence is 5 years’ imprisonment and/or a fine.

What types of cases are heard in crown courts?

A Crown Court deals with serious criminal cases, for example:

• murder.
• rape.
• robbery.

Who is involved in the Crown Court?

In a crown court you’ll find a judge, jury, defendant, prosecution barrister, defence barrister, the press, members of the public, ushers and witnesses.

Why is a case referred to crown court?

Cases which are too serious to remain in the magistrates’ court. The defendant can accept this and have his trial in the magistrates’ court or he/she can elect trial in the Crown Court (because for either-way offences the defendant always has a right, if he or she so chooses, to trial by jury).

What happens if a case goes to Crown Court?

If you have a trial in the Crown Court your case will be heard by a Judge and jury. A jury is made up of 12 members of the public. The jury decide on the facts of your case and the Judge decides on the law. If you have pleaded guilty you will be dealt with by the Judge alone.

Can you go on holiday while under investigation?

Q: Can I travel abroad if I have been released under investigation? A: The short answer is yes. If you wish to travel out of the country there is no restriction on this. However, should the Police wish to speak to you again you may not be available and this may delay matters for you.

What does being under investigation mean?

I Am Under Investigation ‘ This means that you may be under investigation for a crime, but no charges have been filed against you. The police or other law enforcement agency may have already contacted you, your work, your family, or other individuals, and are asking questions.

How long before CPS make a decision?

The request for a review should be made within 5 working days of being notified of the decision and, in any event, within 3 months unless there are exceptional circumstances why a review request was not made within that time.

Where are most CPS cases dealt with?

The CPS is responsible for prosecuting most cases heard in the criminal courts in England and Wales. It is led by the Director of Public Prosecutions and acts independently on criminal cases investigated by the police and other agencies.

What happens if CPS finds you guilty?

If the Judge or jury decides that the claims are unsubstantiated, your child will be returned to you (assuming they’d been removed by CPS), your name will be removed from the Central Registry, and the petition against you will be dismissed.