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

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