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== (4)6.6 Presentation of Evidence & Witnesses == | |||
This section governs the presentation of evidence and examination of witnesses during trial, ensuring compliance with evidentiary rules and fair procedure. | |||
[[(4)6.6.1 Direct Examination]] | |||
[[(4)6.6.2 Cross-Examination]] | |||
[[(4)6.6.3 Objections During Examination]] | |||
[[(4)6.6.4 Expert Witnesses]] | |||
[[(4)6.6.5 Judicial Oversight]] | |||
== (4)6.7 Closing Statements == | |||
This section governs the presentation of closing statements to the jury, summarizing evidence, applying the law, and arguing for a verdict within legal and ethical boundaries. | |||
[[(4)6.7.1 Purpose of Closing Statements]] | |||
[[(4)6.7.2 Order of Presentation & Judicial Oversight]] | |||
== (4)6.8 Jury Deliberation & Verdict == | |||
This section governs the procedures for jury deliberation, reaching a verdict, and reporting the verdict to the court. | |||
[[(4)6.8.1 Deliberation Procedures]] | |||
[[(4)6.8.2 Reaching a Verdict]] | |||
[[(4)6.8.3 Polling and Reporting]] | |||
[[(4)6.8.4 Special Considerations]] | |||
== (4)6.9 Post-Verdict Procedures == | |||
This section governs actions and court procedures following the jury’s verdict, including motions, corrections, and preparation for sentencing. | |||
[[(4)6.9.1 Verification and Announcement]] | |||
[[(4)6.9.2 Motions Following Verdict]] | |||
[[(4)6.9.3 Sentencing Preparation]] | |||
[[(4)6.9.4 Judicial Oversight]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 22 December 2025
(4)6 Trial
This chapter provides guidelines for trial.
(4)6.1 Jury Selection
Jury selection ensures an impartial panel capable of evaluating evidence and determining guilt or innocence fairly. The process shall comply with all applicable rules regarding voir dire, challenges, and juror qualifications.
(4)6.1.2 Juror Conduct and Oaths
(4)6.2 Preliminary Matters
This section provides guidelines for addressing pre-trial and preliminary legal matters before the presentation of evidence.
(4)6.2.2 Objections and Evidentiary Screening
(4)6.3 Jury Instructions
This section governs the instructions provided to the jury regarding the law, standards of proof, and procedures before and after evidence is presented.
(4)6.3.1 Pre-Evidence Instructions
(4)6.4 Witnesses
This section provides guidelines for the preparation, presentation, and management of witnesses during trial.
(4)6.5 Opening Statements
This section governs the presentation of opening statements to the jury, outlining the order, scope, and limitations.
(4)6.5.1 Purpose of Opening Statements
(4)6.5.2 Order of Presentation
(4)6.6 Presentation of Evidence & Witnesses
This section governs the presentation of evidence and examination of witnesses during trial, ensuring compliance with evidentiary rules and fair procedure.
(4)6.6.3 Objections During Examination
(4)6.7 Closing Statements
This section governs the presentation of closing statements to the jury, summarizing evidence, applying the law, and arguing for a verdict within legal and ethical boundaries.
(4)6.7.1 Purpose of Closing Statements
(4)6.7.2 Order of Presentation & Judicial Oversight
(4)6.8 Jury Deliberation & Verdict
This section governs the procedures for jury deliberation, reaching a verdict, and reporting the verdict to the court.
(4)6.8.1 Deliberation Procedures
(4)6.8.3 Polling and Reporting
(4)6.8.4 Special Considerations
(4)6.9 Post-Verdict Procedures
This section governs actions and court procedures following the jury’s verdict, including motions, corrections, and preparation for sentencing.
(4)6.9.1 Verification and Announcement
(4)6.9.2 Motions Following Verdict