A set process that involves input from both the Crown, representing the State, and the Defence, selects a criminal jury. A lawyer cannot be a juror on the grounds that they have knowledge of law could cloud their assessment of the facts. Throughout Australia a jury usually consists of twelve people. The jury will decide whether or not a person committed a specific action that led to the commission of a crime, or, in civil cases, which side is more believable. The number of jurors involved in civil trials varies from state to state.
4) People's roles in the court.
A lawyer is a term used to describe a person who is trained in law. There are two types of lawyers, a barrister and a solicitor.
All judges are lawyers most of them are barristers and many have also been queens counsel or senior counsel. Judges are appointed by the government of the day.
A tipstaff is an officer of a higher court whose function is to maintain order in the courtroom.
A sheriff is an officer attached to the Supreme Court with responsibilities for the service of process, the enforcement of civil judgements and the provision of juries.
A court reported records everything said in the higher courts.
The clerk of courts is known by various names according to the court he/she works in. the clerk of courts is the courts administrative officer who ensures that the case is conducted smoothly. He/she swears in witnesses and parties to the case, handles documentary evidence, and aids the presiding officer (judge/magistrate).
The registrar is the chief administrative officer of an intermediate, superior or federal court.
The bailiff is an administrative officer performing the functions of a sheriff in connection with a lower court.
5) The difference between civil law and criminal law.
Criminal cases generally affect society as a whole and usually result in penalties such as fines, good behavior bonds and imprisonment.