Tips for the Clerk of the Courts

• Author: Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
• Profession: Attorney-at-Law
• Pages: 200-207

Summary

The Clerk of the Courts receives notebooks to record evidence. It is useful to number the pages in this book

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on a new page. At the top, write the name of the accused, the representation, the offences, the sections of

the Act that is allegedly contravened, the name of the Judge of the Parish Court, and the date that the matter

starts. There are several issues to contend with as a matter is heard in the courtroom, and the Clerk must

be prepared.

Terms _________________________________________

Trials

Witnesses

Exhibits

Applications during Examination in Chief

Discussions with Defence

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Particular Witnesses

Questions by the Parish Court Judge

Cross Examination

Re-examination

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Hearings

Closings

Hearings under the Unlawful Possession of Property Act

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Trials

The Clerk should not be distracted while taking evidence in any type of matter. Many things are happening in

court, often all at once, and sometimes persons may seek information as the Clerk is on his feet. It is easy to

lose focus, but it is also disrespectful to the Court and the witness to do so. To prevent this, the Clerk should

simply indicate to them by a gesture to write a note or return. As the matter starts, the Clerk should already

have his notebook, with the initial notations ready to start.

Tips for the Clerk of the Courts

Chapter 22