Blog 12 - Trial Preparation

LOTF: THE TRIAL OF JACK MERRIDEW - Trial Preparation

In our trial of Jack Merridew my job is to be a Bailiff.
It is still a very important job to the courts system.
We have to be able to have a lot of skills, knowledge
of the court and laws, abilities, and a lot of patience.
I would have to swear in all of the witnesses before
they go to the stand.
The oath is:
"You [and each of you] do swear by Almighty God,
the Searcher of all hearts, that the evidence you
shall give this court [and Jury] in this issue now
being tried shall be the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth and as you shall answer to
God on the last great day."

My job in the court room is to:
-Make sure that there is order in the courtroom
-Protect the Judge and the Jury
-Escort the jury around so that they do not make any contact with the public
-Enforce the courtrooms rules of behavior and disturbance
-If needed contact police or get medical help
-Announce the judge’s entrance
-Then stop people from going in the courtroom while the judge instructs the jury

We have to be able to:
-Be honest and ethical
-To be able to accept the criticism and being calm with very high stressful situations
-Be careful with the details in completing work tasks
-To have self control of our emotions and to avoid being aggressive
-Be responsible and dependable
-Be sensitive to others in need, their feelings, and being understandable
-Have a good nature
-Have willingness to do things for others
-Take charge or give your opinion