RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.FactA statementthat can beproven true.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.FactA statementthat can beproven true.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.

Competency Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. The process of regaining competency to stand trial, often through education or treatment.
    Restoration
  2. A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment.
    No Contest
  3. A statement given by police to inform arrested individuals of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
    Miranda Warning
  4. A legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence obtained illegally in a trial.
    Exclusionary Rule
  5. The obligation of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
    Burden of Proof
  6. The process by which law enforcement investigates a person’s property and takes evidence relevant to a case.
    Search & Seizure
  7. A written or spoken account from a witness about what they saw or experienced.
    Witness Statement
  8. Representing oneself in court without a lawyer.
    Pro Se
  9. To give evidence as a witness under oath.
    Testify
  10. The formal accusation against a defendant stating the alleged crime.
    Charge
  11. A lawyer who represents a defendant in court, either privately hired or court-appointed.
    Defense Attorney/Public Defender
  12. Evidence that suggests a fact but does not directly prove it (e.g., fingerprints found at a crime scene).
    Circumstantial Evidence
  13. A statement made outside of court that is generally inadmissible as evidence unless it meets specific exceptions.
    Hearsay Testimony
  14. A formal admission by a defendant that they committed the crime.
    Guilty Plea
  15. To work together toward a common goal, such as a legal defense.
    Collaborate
  16. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant did not commit the crime or that there was not enough evidence to convict.
    Not Guilty Verdict
  17. A lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases and seeks to prove the defendant’s guilt.
    Prosecutor/District Attorney
  18. A defense stating that the accused was somewhere else when the crime occurred.
    Alibi
  19. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
    Eighth Amendment
  20. Awareness of time, place, and circumstances.
    Reality Orientation
  21. Treating others with courtesy and professionalism.
    Respect
  22. A legal right that ensures defendants have access to legal representation, even if they cannot afford a lawyer.
    Right to an Attorney
  23. Information used in court to prove or disprove an allegation.
    Evidence
  24. A statement that can be proven true.
    Fact
  25. A legal rule that keeps communications between a lawyer and their client confidential.
    Attorney-Client Privilege
  26. A person who testifies about the defendant’s reputation, values, and moral character.
    Character Witness
  27. The punishment given to a defendant found guilty of a crime.
    Sentence
  28. The final decision in a case, determining whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
    Verdict
  29. The person who transcribes everything said during a court proceeding.
    Court Reporter
  30. A formal legal proceeding where evidence is presented, and a verdict is determined.
    Trial
  31. An admission by a defendant that they committed a crime.
    Confession
  32. A formal denial by a defendant of the charges against them.
    Not Guilty Plea
  33. A person who provides testimony in court about what they saw, heard, or know.
    Witness
  34. The ability to understand court proceedings and assist in one’s defense.
    Competency
  35. A less serious crime, often punishable by a fine or jail time of up to one year.
    Misdemeanor
  36. A formal statement given by a witness in court.
    Testimony
  37. A legal process by which a higher court reviews a lower court's decision to determine if errors were made.
    Appeal
  38. A legal status meaning a defendant is unable to participate in their trial due to mental illness or cognitive limitations.
    Incompetent to Proceed (ITP)
  39. A specialist who provides professional opinions based on expertise in a certain field.
    Expert Witness
  40. A financial penalty paid to the court.
    Fine
  41. The person accused of a crime and facing charges in a court of law.
    Defendant
  42. Tangible items, such as DNA, fingerprints, or weapons, used in a trial.
    Physical Evidence
  43. Proper and respectful behavior in a courtroom.
    Decorum
  44. The right to have a trial conducted without unnecessary delays.
    Speedy Trial
  45. A trial in which a jury of one’s peers determines guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented.
    Jury Trial
  46. A sentence allowing the defendant to remain free under court-ordered conditions.
    Probation
  47. A constitutional guarantee that legal proceedings will be fair and that individuals will be given notice and an opportunity to be heard.
    Due Process of Law
  48. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
    Lawyer
  49. Providing honest and accurate information while testifying.
    Truthful
  50. Placement in a mental health facility instead of jail for treatment.
    Hospital Commitment
  51. A legal judgment that the defendant is not guilty.
    Acquittal
  52. Evidence that directly proves a fact without requiring inference (e.g., surveillance footage of a crime).
    Direct Evidence
  53. A case dropped by the court due to insufficient evidence or other legal reasons.
    Dismissed
  54. Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy and guarantees due process.
    Fifth Amendment
  55. The act of implicating oneself in a crime, which the Fifth Amendment protects against.
    Self-Incrimination
  56. The official who presides over legal proceedings, ensures laws are followed, and issues rulings.
    Judge
  57. An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or lighter sentence.
    Plea Bargain
  58. The ability to think logically and make sound decisions.
    Rational Thinking
  59. Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
    Fourth Amendment
  60. The approach taken by the defense attorney to protect the defendant’s rights.
    Legal/Defense Strategy
  61. A court officer responsible for maintaining order and security in the courtroom.
    Bailiff
  62. A witness who can confirm that the defendant was elsewhere at the time of the crime.
    Alibi Witness
  63. A statement that is made up or false.
    Fiction
  64. A serious crime, typically punishable by more than one year in prison.
    Felony
  65. A group of citizens selected to determine the verdict in a trial.
    Jury
  66. Money paid by the defendant to compensate victims for damages or losses.
    Restitution
  67. A legal proceeding before a judge to discuss and resolve specific legal issues.
    Hearing
  68. An official responsible for court records, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
    Court Clerk
  69. A sentence postponed to allow the defendant to meet certain conditions.
    Deferred Sentence
  70. A plea stating that the defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime.
    Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
  71. The ethical and legal duty to keep information private.
    Confidentiality
  72. A sentence that is imposed but not served unless another crime is committed.
    Suspended Sentence
  73. A person who directly observed the events in question.
    Eye-Witness
  74. A legal document issued by a judge allowing law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest.
    Warrant
  75. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant committed the crime.
    Guilty Verdict
  76. Proper clothing for court appearances.
    Attire
  77. Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, an attorney, and the ability to confront witnesses.
    Sixth Amendment