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• attorney: Another word for "lawyer". Someone who has studied law and defends or represents someone else.
• bailiff: An officer of the court who protects the jurors and keeps everyone in the court room in control
• clerk: Someone who keeps track of the files and records for the clerk.
• counsel: A lawyer or group of lawyers who give advice to people needing legal help or who represent people in court.
• court: The room where trials are held; a place where legal disputes are settled.
• court reporter: A journalist whose specific purpose is to report what happens in court.
• defendant: A person who has been accused of doing something bad and who now must defend him/herself.
• defense attorney: A lawyer who specializes in defending people who have been accused of breaking the law or causing harm to someone.
• district attorney (or crown prosecutor): A person who represents the government or legal system and prosecutes (tries to show that someone is guilty) a defendant.
• expert witness: A person who is brought into court because he/she has special skills. For example, a psychologist may be brought in to discuss the mental state of a defendant.
• Grand Jury: A special jury made up of more than 12 citizens. Their duty is to investigate accusations against a person. If there is enough evidence, then the person must go to trial for the crime.
• investigating officer: The police officer who investigated the crime.