''[[220laws:| <<< Deoch ~215 Mileth Law ]]'' \\

===== Judicial Act: Trials II =====

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G. Defense and Prosecution Conduct

It is the duty of the Judge to oversee that the prosecution and defense 
conduct themselves in a civil manner throughout the trial. Neither side may 
ask questions of witnesses or discuss issues that have no relevance to the 
trial or to their cases.

H. Trial Procedures

It is the duty of the judge to record ((ALT+J)) a transcript of the trial or 
appoint another to do so.

i. Opening Statements

The prosecution and defense, in that order, shall have the opportunity to 
issue opening statements.

ii. The Prosecution's Case

The prosecution will present their case to the court. The prosecution has 
the burden of proof, and must seek to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 
the accused committed all the crimes they are charged with, unless otherwise 
prescribed by law.

The jury and/or judge may request time to review each piece of evidence as 
it is presented, and the defense may cross-examine each witness after the 
prosecution has finished their questioning.

The prosecution may only question their witnesses again on redirect, if the 
defense's cross-examination reveals information relevant to the case; the 
question must be in regards to this information. The defense is not entitled 
to re-cross-examine the witness.

Once the prosecution has presented their full case, they will announce that 
they have closed their case.

iii: The Defense's Case

Once the prosecution has rested, the defense will present their case to the 
court. The defense must seek to cast doubt on the prosecution's case and 
prove that there is reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crimes 
they are charged with.

The jury and/or judge may request time to review each piece of evidence as 
it is presented, and the prosecution may cross-examine each witness after 
the defense has finished their questioning.

The defense may only question their witnesses again on redirect, if the 
prosecution's cross-examination reveals information relevant to the case; 
the question must be in regards to this information. The prosecution is not 
entitled to re-cross-examine the witness.

Once the defense has presented their full case, they will announce that they 
have closed their case.

iv: Closing Arguments

The defense and prosecution (in that order) shall then summarize their case, 
briefly.

v: Deliberation and Verdict

For jury trials, after both sides have issued their closing arguments, the 
judge will instruct the jury, who will be allowed to deliberate amongst 
themselves as a group. They may ask to view any evidence presented during 
the trial. A vote will be conducted for each charge, and the majority 
decision will become the verdict. If the jury is unable to conduct a vote 
with a majority decision, the judge shall decide the verdict.

For trials by judge, after both sides have issued their closing arguments, 
the judge will consider the case and then announce a verdict.

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