Court Reporting Exam Questions and
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What is a defended hearing? - Answers -a trial in district court in front of jury
a trial in district held by sole judge
high court with jury
high court sole judge
what must you include in defended hearing? - Answers -evidence by witness plus cross
examination
Can you cover a bail hearing? - Answers -no, they are suppressed
Cases not open to public ok to cover? - Answers -no
Can you cover family or youth court? - Answers -yes, but not recommended. lots you
cannot say, risky to publish without experience.
What must you include - Answers -defendants : age, name, occupation, suburb of
residence
judges names
police prosecutor
defence lawyer
charges
court where being held
date of hearing
3 types of charge - Answers -summarily laid: cannabis minor offences etc
Right of election: fraud burglary etc
Indictable laid, rape murder arson
Can use a laptop in court? - Answers -yes, but must be silent
Can you record proceedings? (dictaphone) - Answers -If you have permission
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What is a defended hearing? - Answers -a trial in district court in front of jury
a trial in district held by sole judge
high court with jury
high court sole judge
what must you include in defended hearing? - Answers -evidence by witness plus cross
examination
Can you cover a bail hearing? - Answers -no, they are suppressed
Cases not open to public ok to cover? - Answers -no
Can you cover family or youth court? - Answers -yes, but not recommended. lots you
cannot say, risky to publish without experience.
What must you include - Answers -defendants : age, name, occupation, suburb of
residence
judges names
police prosecutor
defence lawyer
charges
court where being held
date of hearing
3 types of charge - Answers -summarily laid: cannabis minor offences etc
Right of election: fraud burglary etc
Indictable laid, rape murder arson
Can use a laptop in court? - Answers -yes, but must be silent
Can you record proceedings? (dictaphone) - Answers -If you have permission
