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

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